Teddy

Teddy is a name of English origins and it is traditionally used by parents who are looking for a name for their sons. Teddy is inspired by the Ancient Greek names Theodore and Theodorus. These names were borne by several highly-respected figures in Ancient Greece, such as Theodorus the Atheist and Theodorus of Samos. The name was further popularised after the spread of Christianity across the world. According to the Greek translation, the meaning of Teddy is ‘God-given’ or ‘gift of God’. Another meaning of the name is ‘divine God’. Teddy is related to the Anglo-Saxon name Edward as well, for which it is used as nickname, with the meaning changing to ‘wealthy protector’. Notable public figures such as Theodore Roosevelt Jr, who was the 26th President of the United States and was often referred to as Teddy Roosevelt and the American jazz pianist Teddy Wilson are among others who further popularized the name.

Gender

Boy

Meaning

gift of God or wealthy guardian

Origin

Diminutive of Theodore or Edward

Numerology

T is for time, you give to friends.

E is for elate, you make others happy.

D is for desire, your thoughts do aspire.

D is for dandy, a description of you!

Y is for youthful, your eternal look.

Lucky

Teddy lucky number is 4.

In numerology, 4 has an earthy-energy and is centered around fortifying its roots. 4 adamantly believes in the physical world and knows that investing in a solid infrastructure is necessary for building a lasting legacy. Practical, hardworking, and responsible, the vibration of the number 4 is focused on creating logical systems that can support scalable growth.

Famous People Named Teddy

• Theodore "Teddy" Roosevelt 30th President of the United States
• Edward "Teddy" Kennedy U.S. Senator from Massachusetts
• Edward Theodore "Teddy" Riley American R&B musician
• Teddy Dunn American actor
• Teddy Pendergrass American R&B singer

Teddy in Pop Culture

• Edward "Teddy" Remus Lupin character in the Harry Potter series.
• Theodore "Teddy" Duchamp one of the 4 main characters in the film "Stand By Me", based on the novella "The Body" by Stephen King
• Edward "Teddy" McNicholas character in Eleanor Henderson's novel "Ten Thousand Saints"
• Teddy Grant the president's youngest son in TV's "Scandal"
• Teddy Falls place in TV's "Fringe"