Teddy
Teddy can be a familiar form of Edward or Theodore. These are different longer names, so the short form alone does not select one meaning or ancestry. A cat can be given Teddy directly without being given either of the full names.
- Meaning
- A familiar form of Edward or Theodore
- Name or word origin
- English
Sources and meaning notes
The cited name entry supports both longer forms. Their meanings are not merged.
- Behind the Name: Teddy The name form, its documented usage and the specific name-history relationships described here
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Catalog grouping: Unisex. This is a browsing label and does not restrict which cats can use the name.
Popularity in cited datasets
Each position below belongs to its publisher’s sample and time period. These are not iCatNames registration counts or a combined ranking.
| Dataset scope | Position | Source |
|---|---|---|
| U.S. cat names — top 100 | #70 | Rover catalog (checked 2026-10-26; undated) |
An undated catalog checked in 2026 is not a 2025 annual result. Historical reports keep their published period. Source records on this page were checked on 2026-10-26.
Compare the checked ranking snapshotsNames in similar collections to Teddy
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