Theodore is a boy's name of Greek origin meaning “Gift of God; Hebrew/Greek origin meaning a divine blessing.” It has 3 syllables, giving it an elegant, melodic rhythm. Common nicknames include Theo, Ted. As of 2023, Theodore ranks #7 among boys' names in the United States and is currently rising in popularity. Its highest US ranking was #7 in 2023.
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THEE-oh-dor
Phonetic spelling
Currently #7 among US baby names.
* Based on US Social Security Administration birth-registration data
Theodore means “Gift of God; Hebrew/Greek origin meaning a divine blessing.” It is a boy's name of Greek origin.
Theodore is pronounced THEE-oh-dor.
Theodore is most commonly used as a boy's name.
Theodore currently ranks #7 among boys' names in the United States.
Popular nicknames for Theodore include Theo, Ted.
Middle names that pair well with Theodore include Theodore James, Theodore Alexander, Theodore William.
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