Ted Name Meaning, Origin & Gender

Ted Name at a Glance

Name	Ted
Meaning	Diminutive of Edward: Wealthy guardian. From the Old English name Eadweard, meaning rich or happy, and guardian. Also a diminutive of Edgar: Fortunate and powerful. Also an abbreviation of Theodore.
Origin	English
Gender	Boy

What Does the Name Ted Mean?

According to the information recorded in our baby name database, Ted means “Diminutive of Edward: Wealthy guardian. From the Old English name Eadweard, meaning rich or happy, and guardian. Also a diminutive of Edgar: Fortunate and powerful. Also an abbreviation of Theodore”. Name meanings can vary between languages, regions and naming traditions, so families may also wish to confirm a meaning within the cultural or linguistic context that matters to them.

Ted Name Origin

Our database records Ted under English origin. Browse more English baby names to compare other names in the same origin collection.

Is Ted a Boy or Girl Name?

In our database, Ted is listed as a boy name. Usage can differ across countries, languages and families.

Choosing the Name Ted

When considering Ted for a baby, you may want to compare its recorded meaning and origin with family traditions, pronunciation, spelling, initials, middle names and how the full name sounds with the family name.