The baby name Taddy is a Male name , 2 syllables long and is pronounced /ˈtædi/ (TAD-ee).
The baby name Taddy is a Male name , 2 syllables long and is pronounced /ˈtædi/ (TAD-ee).
Taddy is in Origin.
Taddy is an English pet name most commonly linked to Thaddeus, the Latin form of Aramaic Thaddai. In the Irish context it often echoes Thady, the Anglicized form of Tadhg. The Thaddeus line is usually interpreted as “heart” or “courageous heart,” while Tadhg conveys “poet” or “storyteller.” In everyday use, Taddy has also functioned as a cozy variant of Teddy, tying it loosely to Theodore or Edward in some families.
Attested in British and Irish records from the 18th to early 20th centuries, Taddy feels vintage yet playful today and remains uncommon as a formal given name. Variants and cognates include Thaddeus, Thad, Tad, Thady, Tadeusz, Tadzio, Taddeo, Tadeo, and Czech Tadeáš; feminine counterparts appear as Thaddea or Tadea. Because it travels across traditions, the name carries overlapping senses of brave-heartedness and literary wit - appealing for parents seeking a friendly nickname with cross-cultural roots.
Based on birth registration data from national statistics agencies.
| Country | Gender | Year | Rank | Born | of |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ET | Boys | 0 | #27 | 1 | 678 |
| TW | 0 | #103 | 1 | 4,523 | |
| TW | Boys | 0 | #254 | 3 | 7,111 |
| NG | 0 | #272 | 1 | 5,926 | |
| SG | 0 | #282 | 1 | 11,010 | |
| JM | Boys | 0 | #292 | 2 | 6,876 |
| KZ | Boys | 0 | #296 | 1 | 6,578 |
| SA | 0 | #312 | 1 | 10,560 | |
| CN | Boys | 0 | #331 | 1 | 9,639 |
| HK | 0 | #357 | 1 | 8,483 | |
| SD | Girls | 0 | #358 | 1 | 7,678 |
| YE | 0 | #398 | 1 | 8,639 | |
| BD | Girls | 0 | #405 | 2 | 8,413 |
| PH | Boys | 0 | #407 | 2 | 11,440 |
| OM | Girls | 0 | #423 | 2 | 15,987 |
| SD | Boys | 0 | #436 | 10 | 10,523 |
| ZA | 0 | #474 | 1 | 14,421 | |
| GT | Boys | 0 | #499 | 1 | 7,625 |
| HK | Boys | 0 | #518 | 10 | 12,905 |
| RU | Boys | 0 | #524 | 3 | 12,621 |
| PS | Boys | 0 | #561 | 1 | 10,655 |
| CR | Girls | 0 | #573 | 1 | 11,342 |
| BD | Boys | 0 | #604 | 2 | 10,045 |
| IL | Boys | 0 | #624 | 2 | 10,983 |
| AR | Girls | 0 | #630 | 1 | 8,289 |
| SG | Girls | 0 | #632 | 1 | 18,916 |
| HK | Girls | 0 | #649 | 2 | 16,104 |
| IN | Girls | 0 | #652 | 3 | 13,121 |
| SG | Boys | 0 | #738 | 2 | 17,960 |
| QA | Boys | 0 | #743 | 1 | 18,093 |
| CL | Girls | 0 | #915 | 1 | 14,098 |
| OM | Boys | 0 | #918 | 1 | 17,948 |
| PE | Boys | 0 | #926 | 1 | 14,506 |
| NG | Boys | 0 | #997 | 5 | 16,906 |
| EG | Girls | 0 | #1,005 | 5 | 14,742 |
| PE | Girls | 0 | #1,009 | 2 | 14,861 |
| SA | Girls | 0 | #1,014 | 1 | 25,931 |
| IN | Boys | 0 | #1,039 | 1 | 16,750 |
| MY | Girls | 0 | #1,071 | 2 | 24,821 |
| ZA | Boys | 0 | #1,137 | 42 | 25,619 |
| AE | Boys | 0 | #1,142 | 2 | 22,615 |
| CO | Girls | 0 | #1,152 | 1 | 16,140 |
| MY | Boys | 0 | #1,176 | 7 | 25,439 |
| ZA | Girls | 0 | #1,228 | 9 | 25,928 |
| SA | Boys | 0 | #1,604 | 11 | 28,008 |
Taddy is popular in 29 countries — most recent births per country:
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