Taddy

Diminutive of Thaddeus, Aramaic

"gift of God"

Taddy Origin and Meaning

The name Taddy is a boy's name.

Taddy is a masculine name that functions primarily as a diminutive of traditional names like Thaddeus, Tadeas, or Tadeusz. With roots in Aramaic, these parent names mean 'gift of God' or 'courageous heart.' Taddy has a friendly, approachable quality with its cheerful '-ddy' ending, similar to names like Teddy and Freddy. While not commonly used as a formal given name, Taddy has served as an affectionate nickname throughout history. The name has a playful, boyish charm that can transition well into adulthood while maintaining a sense of warmth. In the United Kingdom and parts of Eastern Europe, Taddy occasionally appears as an independent given name, though it remains relatively uncommon in official records.