Meaning: Gift of God
The story
Theodore comes from Greek Theodoros, joining God and gift. It belongs to the same root pair as Dorothea, with the elements in the opposite order.
Nicknames
- Theo
- Teddy
- Ted
- Teo
Spellings & variants
- Theodoros
- Teodoro
- Fyodor
Famous namesakes
- Theodore RooseveltUS president
Popularity
Top 100
One of the 100 most popular names in the US.
Similar position in the latest US rankings
Style
Origins
Theodore comes from Greek.
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Christ-bearer
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My strength is the Lord
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My God is the Lord
Theophilus
Friend of God
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