Teddie
Teddie is a boy's name of Germanic origin.
Meaning
Gift of God (from Theodore) or wealthy guardian (from Edward).
Origin and history
Teddie is a diminutive form of names like Theodore, meaning 'gift of God', or Edward, meaning 'wealthy guardian'. Historically used as a masculine given name in the United States, it reached its peak usage in the early-to-mid 20th century. Today, it is relatively rare for newborn boys, often chosen for its friendly, vintage appeal.
Popularity in the United States
1,458 babies in the United States have been named Teddie since 1880. It ranks #3269 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1893.
States where it is most popular
- TX (61.7 %)
- AR (11.7 %)
- OK (10 %)
- AL (8.3 %)
- LA (8.3 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 0 |
| 1900-1910 | 27 |
| 1910-1920 | 109 |
| 1920-1930 | 165 |
| 1930-1940 | 235 |
| 1940-1950 | 234 |
| 1950-1960 | 206 |
| 1960-1970 | 183 |
| 1970-1980 | 101 |
| 1980-1990 | 93 |
| 1990-2000 | 46 |
| 2000-2010 | 19 |
| 2010-2019 | 6 |
| 2020-2029 | 34 |
Nicknames
Ted
Fun facts
- Teddie is an alternative spelling of Teddy, which gained immense popularity in the early 20th century.
- The name functions as a diminutive for both Greek-derived Theodore and Old English-derived Edward.