Tedd Boy

Popularity: — · Trend: ↘ Falling

Name Meaning & Origin Pronunciation: Ted /tɛd/

Origin: English; diminutive of Theodore

Meaning: English: Gift of God; diminutive of Theodore

Historical & Cultural Background

The name Tedd is derived from the Old English name "Tedde," which is a diminutive form of "Theodore," itself originating from the Greek name "Theodoros," meaning "gift of God" (from "theos" meaning "God" and "doron" meaning "gift"). The name made its way into Latin as "Theodorus" before being adopted into various languages, including Old French as "Théodore," and eventually into English.

The transition into English occurred during the Norman Conquest in the 11th century, when many Old French names were introduced into the English lexicon. Historically, the name Theodore has been borne by several notable figures, including saints and emperors.

One significant early figure is Saint Theodore of Amasea, a Christian martyr from the 4th century, who contributed to the name's prominence in Christian contexts. The name gained further recognition through various translations of the Bible, including the King James Version in the early 17th century, where the name appears in its full form.

The diminutive Tedd likely emerged as a more informal or affectionate version of Theodore, reflecting a common linguistic practice of creating shorter forms of longer names. Culturally, the name Tedd, along with its variants, has been associated with qualities such as strength and divine favor, resonating with the historical significance of its etymological roots.

The name's connection to the divine through its meaning has allowed it to endure in various cultures, often symbolizing a blessing or a cherished gift. The name has also been linked to various literary and artistic works, further embedding it in cultural consciousness.

Overall, Tedd represents a rich tapestry of linguistic evolution and cultural significance, rooted in its ancient origins.

Famous people named Tedd

In this section, you will find notable people named Tedd. We include individuals across a wide range of fields, including actors known for their work in film, television, and stage productions. You'll also find musicians, directors, and other public figures named Tedd who have made a significant impact on popular culture.

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Tedd Arnold is an author and illustrator best known for Fly Guy, Parts, and No More Water in the Tub.

Fictional characters named Tedd

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Tedd is a fictional character from the webcomic El Goonish Shive. He is a shapeshifter who often explores themes of identity and transformation.

Sibling suggestions

If you're looking for sibling name ideas that pair well with Tedd, the following options are frequently chosen as complementary choices by parents.

TeddyTheodoreTalonTannerTobias

Similar names

Based on our extensive baby names database, several names share stylistic or phonetic similarities with Tedd. These names can serve as alternatives to the sibling suggestions listed above and may help you find the perfect complementary name for your growing family.

TadTreyTroyTobinTalonTannerTitusTobias

U.S. Historical Usage

The name Tedd was first seen in the United States in 1923.

Tedd has ranked as high as #2481 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)

The name Tedd is part of our comprehensive baby names database, which includes Social Security Administration (SSA) data dating back to 1880—the first official year of state and national tracking. The chart below shows when Tedd was first recorded in the United States and illustrates how its popularity has risen and fallen over time.

Popularity Over Time (National) — Table

We track the national popularity of each baby name annually. The table below displays each year along with the number of births reported by the Social Security Administration. This data combines all state-level reporting from the SSA's baby names database to provide a comprehensive view of overall birth counts for Tedd.

Year Total Births Boy
2015 5 5
2009 5 5
2003 7 7
1999 6 6
1994 6 6
1993 5 5
1992 9 9
1991 6 6
1990 10 10
1989 14 14
1988 15 15
1987 13 13
1986 8 8
1985 12 12
1984 17 17
1983 6 6
1982 10 10
1981 8 8
1980 16 16
1979 11 11
1978 10 10
1977 12 12
1976 18 18
1975 27 27
1974 17 17
1973 16 16
1972 23 23
1971 32 32
1970 30 30
1969 30 30
1968 41 41
1967 32 32
1966 28 28
1965 37 37
1964 43 43
1963 53 53
1962 41 41
1961 50 50
1960 38 38
1959 32 32
1958 34 34
1957 29 29
1956 38 38
1955 20 20
1954 38 38
1953 22 22
1952 28 28
1951 27 27
1950 20 20
1949 14 14
1948 26 26
1947 24 24
1946 20 20
1945 9 9
1944 18 18
1943 12 12
1942 11 11
1941 12 12
1940 7 7
1939 8 8
1938 5 5
1937 9 9
1936 5 5
1934 11 11
1931 8 8
1923 7 7

Top States for Tedd (1971)

We track the most popular states for each baby name every year and highlight the locations where the name appears most frequently. The table below shows the five states with the highest number of births for this name in the selected year. Use the toggle to expand the list to every state with reported births.

State Births Share
MN 5
50%
OH 5
50%