What is Teddy short for?
Teddy is the affectionate short form of Theodore and, a little less often, of Edward and Edmund. It is now given on its own in the UK and sits in the top 100. Here are the 4 full names behind Teddy, each with its meaning and origin.
4 full names
Theodore
Greek
Gift of God
BoyHistorical
Edward
Old English
Wealthy guardian
BoyHistorical
Edmund
Old English
Wealthy protector
BoyHistoricalBiblical
Theodora
Greek
Gift of God
GirlHistoricalLiterary
Quick questions
What is Teddy short for?
Teddy is short for Theodore, Edward, Edmund or Theodora. Teddy is the affectionate short form of Theodore and, a little less often, of Edward and Edmund. It is now given on its own in the UK and sits in the top 100.
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