Meaning: Short form of Theodore, Theobald or other Theo- names
The story
Theo can shorten Greek-rooted Theodore or Germanic Theobald, among other names. The longer name matters: gift of God fits Theodore, but it does not explain every use of Theo.
Nicknames
- Teddy
Spellings & variants
- Teo
- Theodore
Popularity
One of the 100 most popular names in the US.
Similar position in the latest US rankings
Style
- Modern
- Short
- Works everywhere
Origins
Theo comes from English, Dutch, Greek, and Germanic.
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