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Theo

Boy · Greek · Short name

Meaning
Gift of God
Pronunciation
THEE-o
Origin
Greek

Short form of Theodore, from Greek 'theos' (god) and 'doron' (gift).

Popularity
Common in United Kingdom (2022)

Popularity: UK ONS, 2022

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Languages in use: Greek, English

Commonly used in: United States, United Kingdom, Western Europe

Alternate spellings

  • TheodoreGreek / English

    Full formal form of Theo.

Cultural associations

People who share this name. These are context, not the origin of the name.

  • Theodore Roosevelt

    1858–1919

    26th President of the United States and conservationist.

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Sources for this record

UK ONS, Baby Names in England and Wales (2022). Last verified 2025-01-15.

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