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Teddy

Origin:Old English / Greek

Meaning:Wealthy guard / Gift of God

Teddy is a nickname that can be a diminutive of either Edward, (meaning "wealthy guard") or Theodore (meaning "gift of God"). It was notably used as the generic name for teddy bears, the popular children’s toy (named after United States President Theodore Roosevelt). As a stand-alone name, its popularity is currently rising.

Popularity in the UK

Trend in position over time since 2013