Teddy is a nickname that can be short for several names, including:
- Theodore: This name means "gift of God".
- Edward: This name means "wealthy protector," "brave people," and "Gods gift".
- Thaddeus: This name means "valiant and wise" and can also mean "gift of God".
- Theophanes: This name means "manifestation of God".
- Theophilus: This name means "friend of God".
- Frederick: Some people use Teddy as a nickname for Frederick.
Other names that can be shortened to Ted or Teddy include Edmund, Edgar, and Edwin.
