Everyone says it reminds them of the Teddy bear, but when I hear it it reminds me of Teddy Roosevelt, who was probably the most badass president ever. I love this name, sounds very strong and classy as a nickname to a name like Theodore.
I love Teddy so so much. I’ve wanted to name a boy this since I was about…6?! I’d probably use Theodore or Edward or something as a full name, but I do like it as a stand-alone. Just Teddy might seem silly, but there are lots now, and in a decade or two when I have kids it’ll be normal. Whichever way, I’ll have a Teddy. I just love it.
I think that Teddy can be a girl's nickname for Theodora, a feminine version of Theodore. It's a great name, or nickname, and if it's used on the right person, it'll grow to be a great name for them.
I think Teddy is a super cute nickname for a teen or young adult, it's attractive and gentle, but can also be casual and fun. Super handsome nickname, especially for people named Theo or Theodore.
― Anonymous User 11/21/2021
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This is so sweet as a nickname for Theodore or Edward while he is still younger.But it is completely ridiculous as a full name. Can you imagine having to introduce yourself as Teddy as a 35 year old guy during a business meeting?
― Anonymous User 9/14/2021
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I don't even think this would make a nice nickname.
I like Teddy.Despite being a nickname it works well as first name. Far better than Ben, Sam, Nick, Chris or other popular ones. My links are Teddy Bear & Roosevelt. It is also a Harry Potter minor character from the Next Generation. I actually like these links.
My cousin is pregnant, and though she's planning on naming her son Theodore fully, she's already calling him Teddy and is planning on making that his nickname. I think it is so precious! I love it!
Teddy is absolutely the CUTEST nickname anybody could ever have! I love this name, but a) only on boys, and b) as a nickname (particularly for the name Theodore). This nickname is so cute, it even made the very evil character Theodore (Teddy) "T-Bag" Bagwell on the show Prison Break a little more likeable!
I love teddy bears, but Teddy is too cutesy as a given name. It's better off as a nickname. Now I'm even seeing people spell it Teddie and give it to girls, like with Lily Allen's half-sister. It sounds cutesier and rather infantile on a girl.