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Gender
Masculine and Feminine
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Origin of the Name Teddy
Greek or Old English; Old English
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Usage of the Name Teddy
English
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Meaning of the Name Teddy
The name Teddy has two meanings:
1. As a masculine name it can be a pet form of Theodore or Edward. It can also be used as a given name in its own right.
2. As a feminine name it can be a pet form of Edwina.
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Famous Bearers
Bearers of the name include Theodore "Teddy" Roosevelt (1858 - 1919), the 26th President of the United States, serving from 1901 to 1909;
Teddy Grace (1905 - 1992), an American female singer;
Theodore Shaw "Teddy" Wilson (1912 - 1986), an American male pianist;
Edward Paul "Teddy" Sheringham (born 1966), an English male footballer;
Edward Theodore Riley, known as Teddy Riley (born 1967), an American male singer, musician, and producer.
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