Boy name
Theodore name meaning
“gift from God”
Theodore is a masculine name meaning “gift from God”, used as a European form of the Greek name Theodōros. The source name combines theos, meaning “God”, and dōron, meaning “gift”. These two Greek words supply the meaning retained in the European name form Theodore itself.
What does Theodore mean?
Origin and cultural usage of Theodore
A European form of Greek Theodōros, combining theos 'God' and dōron 'gift'.
Names are shared across communities. Where a name is commonly used says nothing certain about any one person’s ethnicity, religion or background.
Name combinations with Theodore
Two- and three-word full-name ideas with Theodore, built from names in our dictionary, with the meaning of each word.
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Meaning of each word
- Theodore: gift from God
- Lasarus: God has given help
- Heronimus: a sacred name
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Meaning of each word
- Theodore: gift from God
- Antonio: of the Antonius family
- Pit: stone, rock
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Theodore Valentino
Meaning of each word
- Theodore: gift from God
- Valentino: strong, healthy
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Christiano Theodore Bastian
Meaning of each word
- Christiano: follower of Christ
- Theodore: gift from God
- Bastian: one from Sebaste
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Theodore Ariel
Meaning of each word
- Theodore: gift from God
- Ariel: lion of God
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Meaning of each word
- Theodore: gift from God
- Jos: may God add
- Marcel: diminutive form of Marcus
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How to pronounce Theodore
| Syllables | 4 · 8 letters · 8-letter boy names |
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| Javanese script (Aksara Jawa) | ꦠꦺꦲꦺꦴꦢꦺꦴꦫꦺ |
| Sundanese script (Aksara Sunda) | ᮒ᮪ᮠᮨᮇᮓᮧᮛᮨ |
Is Theodore a boy’s name?
Yes, Theodore is used mostly as a boy’s name. In our data sample, 100% of bearers are male. See all boy names.
Theodore ranks #4,658 among boy names in our data sample (4 of 168,435 occurrences). It is a sample, not national data.
Variants and similar names
Names that sound like Theodore
Names with related meanings
- Yusuf♂May God add
- Wahyu♂♀Divine message or inspiration
- Indra♂Name of the god of rain and thunder
- Abdullah♂Servant of Allah
- Ismail♂God hears
- Iwan♂God is gracious
- Daniel♂God is my judge
- Yohanes♂God has shown favour
- John♂God grants grace
- Firman♂God's word, divine command
- Denny♂Associated with the god Dionysos
- Deni♂Associated with the god Dionysos
Famous people named Theodore
- Theodore Permadi Rachmat · b. 1943
- Theodore Badowo
- Theodore Davee Arnold Lumenta
FAQ about the name Theodore
What is the meaning of Theodore?
Theodore means gift from God. A European form of Greek Theodōros, combining theos 'God' and dōron 'gift'.
Is Theodore a boy’s name?
Yes, Theodore is used mostly as a boy’s name. In our data sample, 100% of bearers are male.
What is the origin of the name Theodore?
Theodore is of Greek and European origin.
How many syllables does Theodore have?
Theodore has 4 syllables (The-o-do-re) and 8 letters.
How popular is the name Theodore?
Theodore ranks #4,658 among boy names in our data sample (4 of 168,435 occurrences). It is a sample, not national data.
What full names go well with Theodore?
Some ideas: Theodore Lasarus Heronimus; Theodore Antonio Pit; Theodore Valentino.
Famous people named Theodore?
Notable people named Theodore include Theodore Permadi Rachmat, Theodore Badowo, Theodore Davee Arnold Lumenta.
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