Teddy Pet Name
Teddy is a popular pet name, especially for dogs. Find out what Teddy means, how popular it is, which pets and breeds commonly have the name, and discover similar names.
Teddy at a glance
How popular is Teddy as a pet name?
Teddy is one of the more commonly used pet name in our database.
#17
Dog Name
#68
Cat Name
6,657
Pet Records
Teddy pet name popularity over time
Is Teddy a boy or girl pet name?
Based on the pet records in our database:
Teddy is more commonly used for male pets, but it may also be used for both.
Is Teddy more popular for dogs or cats?
Which dog breeds are commonly named Teddy?
Based on the available breed data, Teddy appears among:
What does the name Teddy mean?
Teddy means "Gift of God, divine gift" and comes from Greek (Greek).
The name is associated with classic, cute, friendly, which makes it a popular choice for pets.
Teddy nicknames
Teddy as a human name
Teddy is also used as a human name. Ranked #55 for boys in the US (SSA 2024)
Famous pets named Teddy
Name insights for Teddy
Where does our pet-name data come from?
PetNamesGenerator's popularity information is based on publicly available pet datasets and other documented sources.
Data coverage
2005 — 2026
Pet records analyzed
6,657
Last updated
2026-09-16