Ted Telford

Name meaning, origin and global statistics

Ted Telford — English
96K People worldwide
United States Most common in
1970s Peak popularity
Gender
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Ted Telford is a name that combines English origins. The first name Ted is a masculine given name of English origin. Ted is a masculine given name. It is usually a diminutive form (hypocorism) for Edward, Edwin, Edgar, Edmund, Theodore, among other names. Alternatives of Ted are Ned, Teddy, and Ed. Ted Cruz (born 1970), Canadian-born American politician Ted Danson (born 1947), American actor Ted Ginn Jr. (born 1985), Former American NFL player Ted Ginn Sr. (born 1955), American football coach and father of Ted Ginn Jr. The surname Telford: Telford is the surname of: Anthony Telford (born 1966), American retired Major League Baseball pitcher Bill Telford, New Zealand rugby league player in the 1920s and coach in the '50s and '60s Billy Telford (born 1956), English former footballer Carly Telford (born 1987), English footballer Dick Telford (born 1945), Australian sports scientist and former Australian rules footballer Dom Telford (born 1996), English footballer Don Telford (c. 1902 – c. 1980), Australian rugby union player Emma Paddock Telford (1851-1920), American writer, war correspondent, editor, traveler Erastus D. Ted is a distinctive first name, carried by approximately 96K people globally, with the highest concentration in United States. The name Ted reached peak popularity in the 1970s, reflecting the naming trends of that era.

Etymology & Origin

First Name: Ted

English

Ted is a masculine given name. It is usually a diminutive form (hypocorism) for Edward, Edwin, Edgar, Edmund, Theodore, among other names. Alternatives of Ted are Ned, Teddy, and Ed. Ted Cruz (born 1970), Canadian-born American politician Ted Danson (born 1947), American actor Ted Ginn Jr. (born 1985), Former American NFL player Ted Ginn Sr. (born 1955), American football coach and father of Ted Ginn Jr.

Surname: Telford

English

Telford is the surname of: Anthony Telford (born 1966), American retired Major League Baseball pitcher Bill Telford, New Zealand rugby league player in the 1920s and coach in the '50s and '60s Billy Telford (born 1956), English former footballer Carly Telford (born 1987), English footballer Dick Telford (born 1945), Australian sports scientist and former Australian rules footballer Dom Telford (born 1996), English footballer Don Telford (c. 1902 – c. 1980), Australian rugby union player Emma Paddock Telford (1851-1920), American writer, war correspondent, editor, traveler Erastus D.

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Geographic Distribution

The first name Ted is distributed across the globe, with the highest concentrations in the following countries:

United States 51%
United Kingdom 27%
Australia 13%
Canada 10%

Popularity Over Time

Popularity of the name Ted by decade, based on birth registration data:

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Notable People Named Ted Telford

People listed above share this name. Listed for informational purposes only. Source: Wikipedia.

Numerology

According to Pythagorean numerology, each letter in a name carries a numerical value. Here are the key numbers for Ted Telford:

1
Expression Number

Leadership and independence. This number suggests a self-reliant, ambitious and pioneering personality that forges its own path.

7
Soul Urge Number

Wisdom and introspection. A deep, analytical mind drawn to philosophy, spirituality and the search for truth.

3
Personality Number

Creativity and self-expression. Associated with artistic flair, optimism and sociability — a natural communicator.

Numerology is a cultural tradition for exploring symbolism in names. Results are for entertainment purposes.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the origin of the first name Ted?
The first name Ted originates from English. Ted is a masculine given name. It is usually a diminutive form (hypocorism) for Edward, Edwin, Edgar, Edmund, Theodore, among other names. Alternatives of Ted are Ned, Teddy, and Ed. Ted Cruz (born 1970), Canadian-born American politician Ted Danson (born 1947), American actor Ted Ginn Jr. (born 1985), Former American NFL player Ted Ginn Sr. (born 1955), American football coach and father of Ted Ginn Jr.
When was Ted most popular?
The name Ted reached its peak popularity during the 1970s.
What is the origin of the surname Telford?
The surname Telford originates from English. Telford is the surname of: Anthony Telford (born 1966), American retired Major League Baseball pitcher Bill Telford, New Zealand rugby league player in the 1920s and coach in the '50s and '60s Billy Telford (born 1956), English former footballer Carly Telford (born 1987), English footballer Dick Telford (born 1945), Australian sports scientist and former Australian rules footballer Dom Telford (born 1996), English footballer Don Telford (c. 1902 – c. 1980), Australian rugby union player Emma Paddock Telford (1851-1920), American writer, war correspondent, editor, traveler Erastus D.
How common is the surname Telford?
The surname Telford is shared by approximately 3K people worldwide.
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