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English (mainly U.S.): now frequently used as an independent name, although originally a short form of the biblical name Jedidiah, which was an alternative name of King Solomon (2 Samuel 12: 25), meaning ‘beloved of God’. This was a favourite with the Puritans, who considered themselves, too, to be loved by God, but the full form fell out of favour along with other rare or unwieldy Old Testament names.
First names dictionary. 2012.