Tedd Boy
Origin(s)
PronunciationTed / tɛdEnglish; diminutive of Theodore
Meaning
English: Gift of God; diminutive of Theodore
Historical & Cultural Background
Tedd is primarily an English name, often used as a diminutive of Theodore. The name Theodore has Greek origins, meaning 'gift of God'. Tedd has gained popularity as a standalone name in modern times. It is often associated with warmth and friendliness, making it a popular choice for boys.
Trend Summary
Tedd has seen a modest rise in popularity in recent years as a unique alternative to Theodore.
Similar Names
Variants
- Ted
International Variants
- Teodoro (Spanish); Théodore (French)
Famous people named Tedd
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Fictional characters named Tedd
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Sibling Suggestions
U.S. Historical Usage
The name Tedd was first seen in the United States in 1923. Tedd has ranked as high as #1091 nationally, which occurred in 1963, and has been most popular in Ohio, Minnesota, Pennsylvania, New York, and California. In the past 5 years the name Tedd has been trending about the same compared to the previous 5 years.
Popularity Over Time (National)
Top States for Tedd (1971)
State | Births | Share |
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MN | 5 | |
OH | 5 |
Popularity Over Time (National) — Table
Year | Births |
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1923 | 7 |
1931 | 8 |
1934 | 11 |
1936 | 5 |
1937 | 9 |
1938 | 5 |
1939 | 8 |
1940 | 7 |
1941 | 12 |
1942 | 11 |
1943 | 12 |
1944 | 18 |
1945 | 9 |
1946 | 20 |
1947 | 24 |
1948 | 26 |
1949 | 14 |
1950 | 20 |
1951 | 27 |
1952 | 28 |
1953 | 22 |
1954 | 38 |
1955 | 20 |
1956 | 38 |
1957 | 29 |
1958 | 34 |
1959 | 32 |
1960 | 38 |
1961 | 50 |
1962 | 41 |
1963 | 53 |
1964 | 43 |
1965 | 37 |
1966 | 28 |
1967 | 32 |
1968 | 41 |
1969 | 30 |
1970 | 30 |
1971 | 32 |
1972 | 23 |
1973 | 16 |
1974 | 17 |
1975 | 27 |
1976 | 18 |
1977 | 12 |
1978 | 10 |
1979 | 11 |
1980 | 16 |
1981 | 8 |
1982 | 10 |
1983 | 6 |
1984 | 17 |
1985 | 12 |
1986 | 8 |
1987 | 13 |
1988 | 15 |
1989 | 14 |
1990 | 10 |
1991 | 6 |
1992 | 9 |
1993 | 5 |
1994 | 6 |
1999 | 6 |
2003 | 7 |
2009 | 5 |
2015 | 5 |