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Theodore

Boy · Greek · Long name

Meaning
Gift of God
Pronunciation
THEE-uh-dor
Origin
Greek

From Greek 'theos' (God) and 'doron' (gift).

Popularity
Common in United States (2023)

Popularity: US SSA, 2023

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Languages in use: Greek, English

Commonly used in: United States, United Kingdom

Alternate spellings

  • TheodorGerman / Scandinavian

    Continental form.

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Sources for this record

US SSA, Baby Names from Social Security Card Applications (2023). Last verified 2025-01-20.

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