Theodore

At a Glance: Name: Theodore – Meaning: gift of God – Origin: Ancient Greek – Gender: Boy – Pronunciation: THEE-oh-dor

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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

Phonetic: THEE-oh-dor   IPA: /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.

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

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FAQ

What does the name Theodore mean?

Gift of god. (Source: Wiktionary, https://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/Theodore)

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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