Ted

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    Origin:
  • English: Prosperous guardian
Description:
Ted is generally used as a nickname for Theodore or Edward, but could be a first name on its own. Granted, it's a bit ho-hum compared to its more substantial sounding orignators and way outdated—Ted hasn't been on the popularity charts in a looooong time. It's also the name of the lead character in TV's long-running How I Met Your Mother.
Popularity:
How popular is Ted? Here's how many babies were named Ted over time, according to the U.S. Social Security Administration.
 Ranking   Name
Alternate Spellings:
Tedrick
Nicknames:
Fedya   •   Tedd   •   Teddy   •   Teo
Famous Namesakes:
Actor Ted Danson, Baseball player Ted Williams, TV news anchor Ted Koppel, Musician Ted Nugent, Football player Ted Hendricks
Celebrity Babies:
Son of Meredith Baxter, Son of Ted Knight
Syllables:
1
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