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Teddie

OriginDiminutive of Theodora, Greek
Meaning"gift of god"
GenderBoy & girl
US rank · girls#3826

2025 SSA

US rank · boys#10563

2025 SSA

About Teddie

Teddy or Teddie is an adorable short form of Theodora or Edwina, made more feminine by the -ie ending. Extremely cutesy for a full name, but feels increasingly wearable in this era of nicknames as given names. Television personality Teddi Mellencamp Arroyave is a famous bearer of another spelling variation.

Teddie for boys#10563 US

Teddie is a masculine name typically used as a diminutive form of Edward, Theodore, or Edmund. This spelling variation adds a playful, affectionate quality to the more common 'Teddy.' The name carries warm, friendly associations while maintaining connections to its more formal counterparts with their noble meanings: Edward (wealthy guardian), Theodore (gift of God), or Edmund (prosperous protector). Teddie reached its peak popularity in English-speaking countries during the early 20th century but has since become less common as a given name. It conveys a cheerful, approachable personality and retains a certain vintage charm that has appeal in contemporary naming trends focused on reviving nickname-style given names.

Pronounced TED-ee.

As of October 2026, Teddie ranked #3826 in US births in 2025 SSA, peaked at #1602 in 1941.

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