Teddy
BoyOrigin: Old English · Greek
Meaning
“pet form of Edward (Old English 'wealthy guardian') or Theodore (Greek 'gift of God')”
Cultural Notes
The Teddy bear was named after US President Theodore Roosevelt who famously refused to shoot a bear on a hunting trip in 1902.
Popularity
Rarity: common
Peak decade: 1920s
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Famous People Named Teddy
- Teddy Roosevelt
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