ThinkabaraTheodore: meaning and origin
Theodore
“Gift of God”
About the name Theodore
Theodore is a boy’s name from the Greek tradition. Its meaning is “gift of God”. Names from ancient Greek, often tied to virtues, myths and early Christian saints — like Sophia, Theodore, Chloe and Nicholas.
It’s a classic: a name that has been used for generations and still feels fresh.
More names with a similar meaning: names that mean gift of god.
Tips before you choose
- Say the full name out loud with your last name, and with any middle name.
- Check the initials — and what they spell.
- Think about nicknames kids might make from it.
- Write it down: is the spelling easy for teachers and friends?
More Greek names
- Alex 🧒Defender; a short form of Alexander and Alexandra · Greek
- Alexander 👦Defender of the people · Greek
- Andrew 👦Manly, strong · Greek
- Atlas 👦The Titan who held up the sky · Greek
- Christopher 👦Bearer of Christ · Greek
- Cyrus 👦Sun; far-sighted (via Persian) · Greek
- Damian 👦To tame, subdue · Greek
- Elias 👦My God is the Lord; the Greek form of Elijah · Greek
- George 👦Farmer · Greek
- Jasper 👦Treasurer (via Persian); also the gemstone · Greek
- Leander 👦Lion-man · Greek
- Luke 👦From Lucania; one of the four Gospel writers · Greek
Sibling name ideas (Greek, girls)
- Alexandra 👧Defender of the people · Greek
- Athena 👧The Greek goddess of wisdom · Greek
- Calliope 👧Beautiful voice; the muse of poetry · Greek
- Chloe 👧Green shoot, young plant · Greek
- Cora 👧Maiden · Greek
- Daphne 👧Laurel tree · Greek
- Elena 👧Bright, shining light; a form of Helen · Greek
- Georgia 👧Farmer; also the US state · Greek
More boy names starting with T
- Theo 👦Gift of God; a short form of Theodore · Greek
- Thiago 👦Saint James; a Portuguese and Spanish form · Spanish
- Thomas 👦Twin (from Aramaic) · Greek
- Tobias 👦God is good · Hebrew
- Tristan 👦Tumult, noise; a hero of Arthurian legend · Welsh
- Tucker 👦Fabric pleater · English
- Tunde 👦One who returns (Yoruba) · African
- Tyrone 👦Land of Eoghan (from an Irish county), popular in African American families · African American
Questions and answers
What does the name Theodore mean?
Theodore is a name of Greek origin. It means: gift of God.
Is Theodore a boy or girl name?
Theodore is usually given to boys.
How many syllables does Theodore have?
Theodore has 8 letters and about 2 syllables.
Is Theodore a popular name?
Yes. Theodore has been near the top of US baby-name lists in recent years. Names marked “popular now” have been near the top of US baby-name lists in recent years. This is an approximate guide, not an official ranking; see the Social Security Administration’s baby names site for official counts.