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Theodore
Gift of God
Origin
Greek
Used in
en
Origin and meaning of Theodore
Theodore is the English form of the Greek Theódoros, from theós, 'god,' and dôron, 'gift' — hence 'gift of God,' a mirror in meaning to Dorothea. Borne by many saints and Byzantine emperors, it is now very popular across the English-speaking world, where the pet form Teddy makes it warm and familiar. A name that feels both classical and welcoming, and has surged back into fashion.
Variants around the world
How Theodore is said in other languages.
TheodorTeodoroThéodoreFyodorTeodor
Famous people
- Theodore Roosevelt— statesman
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