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
Girl
Origin
Diminutive of Theodora
Numerology
T is for traditional, somewhat old fashioned.
E is for eternal, your spirit will live.
D is for dandy, a description of you!
D is for dignity, no one disputes this trait!
Y is for yearn, your innermost desires.
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
- Teddy Cadan (b. 2015) daughter of Lena Headey and Dan Cadan.
- Thaddeus Ann "Teddy" Bensimon daughter of reality TV's Kelly Killoren Bensimon and Gilles Bensimon
Teddy in Pop Culture
- Konn Torin character in the Lunar Chronicles by Marissa Meyer
- Dr. Theodora "Teddy" Altman a character on TV's "Grey's Anatomy"
- Teddy Duncan character on TV's "Good Luck Charlie"
- Theodora Reed 'Teddy' a character on TV's "Sisters"
