Meaning
gift of god
Origin
Theodore is a name of Greek origin, rooted in christian tradition.
It appears in our records across 15 countries (BE, BF, BI, CA, CH, CM, FR, GB, GR, IT, LU, NG, SG, US, ZA).
Style
- classic
- traditional
- elegant
- religious
- international
- strong
Famous people named Theodore
- Théodore Verhaegen
- Theodore the Studite
- Theodore Roosevelt
- Theodore I
- Theodore Dreiser
- Theodore II
Variations
Théo, Ted, Derek, Théodule, Teddy, Theodora (female), Θεόδωρος (Theódoros)
Nicknames
Théo, Ted, Derek, Teddy
Popularity
Theodore appears in 15 of the world's name registries we track, with a peak popularity score of 100. Cross-country reach is one of the strongest signals of a genuinely well-loved name.
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