Teddi

Short form of Theodora, Greek
"gift of God"

Teddi Origin and Meaning

The name Teddi is a girl's name meaning "gift of God".

Now that Theodora (and Dorothea) are back, the adorable Teddi might work again for a baby girl. Teddi fits the rising trend of boyish nicknames for girls - alongside picks like Leni and Charlie.

Former The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills castmember, and daughter of John Mellencamp, Teddi Mellencamp Arroyave is a famous bearer of this name. Around 50 baby girls receive this name each year in the US.

Famous People Named Teddi

  • Teddi Jo Mellencamp
    American reality TV personality; daughter of musician John "Cougar" Mellencamp
  • Teddi Siddall
    American actress and wife of actor Gary Cole
  • Theodora "Teddi" King
    American jazz singer
  • Teddi Smith
    stage name of Delilah Henry, American model
  • Theodora Lois "Teddi" Sherman
    American actress