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Teddy

Boy name · 602 babies recorded · 1974–2025

Teddy: 602 babies born in Scotland since 1974, given to boys, peaking at 80 births in 2022.

Teddy began life as a familiar nickname for Edward, meaning "wealthy guard" from Old English, or for Theodore, "gift of God" in Greek, and has long been used as a given name in its own right. Most famously, it belonged to President Theodore "Teddy" Roosevelt, whose refusal to shoot a bear cub inspired the iconic teddy bear. English striker Teddy Sheringham also carried the name into the modern sporting spotlight. While no major place shares the exact name, Roosevelt's legacy indirectly linked it to the cuddly toy. In Scotland, Teddy enjoys steady use as a friendly, vintage-feeling choice, with the clipped form Ted offering a more understated alternative.