The name Ted is a common nickname, typically short for Theodore, Edward, Edmund, or Thaddeus. In pop culture, it is famously attached to iconic characters like Ted Mosby (How I Met Your Mother), Ted Lasso, Ted "Theodore" Logan (Bill & Ted), and the crude teddy bear Ted from Seth MacFarlane's 2012 film Ted and its 2015 sequel Ted 2. The name also graces television classics such as Father Ted and the recent Ted prequel series. Beyond fiction, many notable real-world figures share the name, including media mogul Ted Turner (1938–2026), actor Ted Danson (b. 1947), journalist Ted Koppel (b. 1940), and English Poet Laureate Ted Hughes (1930–1998). From actors and comedians to snooker commentators and politicians, the name spans a remarkably diverse range of professions and eras.