Theodora

At a Glance: Name: Theodora – Meaning: God's gift – Origin: Greek – Gender: Girl – Pronunciation: thee-oh-DOR-ah

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Theodora is a Greek name meaning "God's gift," pronounced thee-oh-DOR-ah (/ˌθiːəˈdɔːrə/). It has a romantic, storybook feel, with a fuller, more ornate sound than many shorter names. If you want a name with a clearly documented meaning rather than a guess, Theodora comes with one, straight from its Greek roots.

Meaning & Origin of Theodora

Meaning: God's gift.

Origin: Greek.

Source: Wiktionary, Wikipedia.

How to Pronounce Theodora

Phonetic: thee-oh-DOR-ah   IPA: /ˌθiːəˈdɔːrə/

Popularity of Theodora

Theodora peaked at #506 in 1908, when 52 babies were given the name; in 2024 it ranked #812, with 343 babies given the name.

Source: U.S. Social Security Administration birth-name data, 1880–2024.

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Names With a Similar Story

Derived from shared style, era, and origin data (or, for names we have no style data for, a similar Social Security popularity trajectory) — not a hand-picked list.

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FAQ

What does the name Theodora mean?

God’s gift. (Source: Wiktionary, https://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/Theodora)

How do you pronounce Theodora?

Theodora is pronounced thee-oh-DOR-ah (IPA: /ˌθiːəˈdɔːrə/).

Is Theodora a popular name right now?

Theodora peaked at #506 in 1908 and is ranked #812 as of 2024. (U.S. Social Security Administration data, 1880–2024.)

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