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At a Glance
- Meaning
- Gift of God
- Origin
- Ancient Greek
- Gender
- Boy
- Pronunciation
- THEE-oh-dor
Theodore traces back to Ancient Greek, where it means "gift of God," and is pronounced THEE-oh-dor. It has a classic, old-fashioned feel, the kind of name that has quietly stayed part of the landscape for well over a hundred years rather than coming and going with a passing moment.
Meaning & Origin of Theodore
Meaning: Gift of God.
Origin: Ancient Greek.
Source: Wiktionary, Wikipedia.
How to Pronounce Theodore
THEE-oh-dorIPA /ˈθiːədɔːr/
Popularity of Theodore
In 2024, Theodore ranked #4 among boy names, with 12,011 babies given the name — and that's also its highest rank on record, so right now it's at a peak rather than fading.
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FAQ
What does the name Theodore mean?
Gift of God. (Source: Wiktionary)
How do you pronounce Theodore?
Theodore is pronounced THEE-oh-dor (IPA: /ˈθiːədɔːr/).
Is Theodore a popular name right now?
Theodore is at its highest recorded popularity right now, ranked #4 in 2024. (U.S. Social Security Administration data, 1880–2024.)
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