Theodore

THEE-uh-dor · 3 syllables

A warm traditional name with friendly nickname options.

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Meaning and origin of Theodore

Traditionally interpreted from Greek elements as “gift of God.”

Language backgroundGreek, with long international use

Ending sounddor

NicknamesTheo, Teddy, Ted

Alternative spellingsTeodor, Théodore

Verification: Reviewed. Editorially reviewed demo record · Reviewed 2026-07-31

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Theodore balances formality with warmth. Theodore can feel distinguished in full, while Theo and Teddy make it easygoing in daily life.

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Country	Year	Rank	Births
US	2022	10	10 754
US	2023	7	11 195

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