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Teddy Pet Name

Teddy is a popular dogs name, meaning "Gift of God, divine gift" and originating from Greek, most often given to male pets, with a classic, funny, cute style, ranked #17 among dog names and ranked #68 among cat names, across 6,657 pet records in our database.

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Teddy at a glance

MeaningGift of God, divine gift
OriginGreek
LanguageGreek
StyleClassic, funny, cute
Length5 letters
Syllables2
GenderMostly male
PetsDogs

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

2005200620072008200920102011201220132014201520162017201820192020202120222023202420252026

Is Teddy a boy or girl pet name?

Based on the pet records in our database:

Female4%
Male96%

Teddy is more commonly used for male pets, but it may also be used for both.

Is Teddy more popular for dogs or cats?

Dogs27%
Cats3%
Other71%

Which dog breeds are commonly named Teddy?

Based on the available breed data, Teddy appears among:

Shih Tzu (387)Shih Tzu Crossbreed (364)Yorkshire Terrier (360)Poodle Crossbreed (190)Pomeranian (184)GOLDENDOODLE (15)Domestic Shorthair (12)POODLE MIX (9)
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What does the name Teddy mean?

Teddy means "Gift of God, divine gift" and comes from Greek.

The name is associated with classic, funny, cute, which makes it a popular choice for pets.

Names like Teddy

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Teddy nicknames

TedTeddy BearTeddieTeddy Bear

What kind of pet name is Teddy?

Teddy fits these categories:

Teddy as a human name

Teddy is also used as a human name. Ranked #57 for boys in the US (SSA 2022)

Name insights for Teddy

Dogs
Cats
affectionate
golden retriever: Golden Retrievers are friendly and affectionate, matching the warm connotation of '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

2026-09-18

Allegheny County Dog Licenses: 192 recordsAustin Animal Center: 1 recordsNYC Dog Licensing: 4,693 recordsSeattle Pet Licenses: 101 recordsToronto Licensed Pets: 1,670 records
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