"Teddy" meaning in English

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Proper name

IPA: /ˈtɛdi/
Rhymes: -ɛdi Head templates: {{en-proper noun}} Teddy
  1. A diminutive of the male given names Edward or Theodore, or of their diminutives Ted and Tedd. Categories (topical): English diminutives of male given names, English given names, English male given names Synonyms: Teddie Related terms: Teddy boy, Teddy Hall, teddy bear, Teddy Roosevelt Terrier
    Sense id: en-Teddy-en-name-sDZrpm3w Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header

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