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Theodore name meaning
First Name
252k
in the U.S.
since 1880
252k
in the U.S.
since 1880
Last Name
5k
in the U.S.
in 2010
5k
in the U.S.
in 2010
Girls
Boys
Meaning and Origin
What does the name Theodore mean? Keep reading to find the user submitted meanings, dictionary definitions, and more.
Origin and Meaning of Theodore
User Submitted Origins
Greek
67%
English
20%
Zimbabwe
7%
American
7%
User Submitted Meanings
- According to 4 people from Tennessee, U.S., the name Theodore is of Greek origin and means "Gift of God".
- 2 submissions from the United States and Greece agree the name Theodore means "Gift from god" and is of Greek origin.
- A submission from South Africa says the name Theodore means "Gift of God, gift from God" and is of Greek origin.
- According to a user from Wisconsin, U.S., the name Theodore is of Zimbabwe origin and means "Gods gift".
- According to a user from Turkey, the name Theodore is of Greek origin and means "Divine Gift, Gift of God".
- According to a user from Greece, the name Theodore is of Greek origin and means "'Theo' meaning 'god' and 'dore' originates from the word 'doro' which means gift (in greek) so as a whole it means the gift of/from god".
- A submission from Greece says the name Theodore means "Present send from God" and is of Greek origin.
International Interest
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Wiktionary
From the Ancient Greek Θεόδωρος (Theódōros, “gift of god”).
- A male given name from Ancient Greek; the name of a saint, pope, several emperors, etc.
- (US, regional) A fiador.
Theodore was also found in the following language(s): Latin
Notable Persons Named Theodore
Notable Persons Named Theodore
Theodore Roosevelt
Theodore Roosevelt was a New York State Assembly Minority Leader, 26th President of the United States, 25th Vice President of the United States, Assistant Secretary of the Navy, and New York State AssemblyMinority Leader. He holds the title The right of the people to rule" and Address to the Boys Progressive League. His military service ended in 1886. Theodore was born on October 27th, 1858 in New York City, New York, U.S. He passed away on January 6th, 1919.
Ted Bundy
Ted Bundy was a murderer. Ted was given the name Theodore Robert Cowell on November 24th, 1946 in Burlington, Vermont, U.S. He breathed his last breath on January 24th, 1989.
Theo James
Theo James is an actor and musician. He was most active from 2010 to present. Theo was given the name Theodore Peter James Kinnaird Taptiklis on December 16th, 1984 in Oxford. Theo is also known as Taptiklis and Theodore Peter James Kinnaird.
Ted Nugent
Ted Nugent is a hard rock and rock music musician. He plays Guitar, Bass guitar, Gibson Byrdland, Gibson Les Paul, PRS Guitars, Gibson ES-165, and Vocals. His ongoing career started in 1958. Ted was given the name Theodore Anthony Nugent on December 13th, 1948 in Redford, Michigan, U.S. Ted is also known as The Nuge, Motor City Madman, and Uncle Ted.
Scott Glenn
Scott Glenn is an actor. He has had major accomplishments since 1965. Scott was given the name Theodore Scott Glenn on January 26th, 1941 in Pittsburgh.
Ted Cassidy
Ted Cassidy was an actor. His most notable accomplishments were from 1952 to 1979. Ted was given the name Theodore Crawford Cassidy on July 31st, 1932 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, U.S. He breathed his last breath on January 16th, 1979.
- T. R. KnightActor
- Vox Day
- Ted StevensPresident Pro Tempore Emeritus of the United States Senate
- Theodore Roosevelt MallochCeo
- Théodore GéricaultArtist
- Theodore Roosevelt IIIMember of the
- Theodore DreiserNovelist
- Theodore BikelFilm
- Theodore RooseveltPolitician
- Theodore von KármánScientist
- Theodore OlsonUnited States Assistant Attorney General for the Office of Legal Counsel
- Theodore SturgeonFiction Writer
- Ted LeonsisOwner
- Ted LangeActor
Notable Persons With the Last Name Theodore
Notable Persons With the Last Name Theodore
Jon Theodore
Jon Theodore is a progressive rock, experimental rock, stoner rock, and rap rock drummer. He plays Drum kit and Percussion instrument. He has been prominent since 1989. Jon was born on December 30th, 1973.
Charles Theodore
Charles Theodore was royalty. He was most prominent from 1742 to 1777. Charles was born as the child of John Christian, Count Palatine of Sulzbach, and Maria Henriette de La Tour d'Auvergne on December 11th, 1724 in Drogenbos. He died on February 16th, 1799.
Brother Theodore
His career lasted from 1946 to 1989. Brother was given the name Theodore Gottlieb on November 11th, 1906 in Düsseldorf. He passed away on April 5th, 2001.
Grand Wizzard Theodore
Grand Wizzard Theodore is a musician. Grand was given the name Theodore Livingston on March 5th, 1963 in Bronx, New York United States.
José Théodore
José Théodore is a soccer player. He was most prominent from 1995 to 2014. José was born on September 13th, 1976 in Laval, Quebec.
Shea Theodore
Shea Theodore is a hockey player for the Anaheim Ducks in the National Hockey League. He was most prominent from 2014 to present. Shea was born on August 3rd, 1995 in Langley, British Columbia (district municipality).
Ethnicity Distribution
| Ethnicity | Theodore | U.S. | |
|---|---|---|---|
| █ | White | 50.08% | 64.26% |
| █ | African American | 40.77% | 11.96% |
| █ | Asian, Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander | 1.96% | 4.85% |
| █ | American Indian and Alaska Native | 1.15% | 0.69% |
| █ | Two or More Ethnicities | 2.46% | 1.76% |
| █ | Hispanic or Latino | 3.59% | 16.26% |
Of Last Name Theodore
People with the last name Theodore are most frequently White or African American
Entire United States
Fun Facts about the name Theodore
| #139 | Most Popular Boy Names |
| #51 | Classic Boy Names |
| #23 | Boy Names Unique to the Northeast |
| #20 | Boy Names Unique to the Mideast |