Ted is short for Theodore. It may also be short for Edward. If you're looking for the etymology of these two names see: http://www.behindthename.com/name/theodore & http://www.behindthename.com/name/edward
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TED is a trademark from the manufacturer. But the name was probably thought after the term Thrombo Embolic Disease thus, TED. Deep vein thrombosis prevention is the condition for which these stockings were devised for. Hope this helps! A. Norte
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