Greek boy name
Theodore Name Meaning, Origin & Pronunciation
Theodore means gift of god. From the Greek Theodoros, meaning gift of God.
Theodore comes from the Greek Theodoros, made from theos, meaning god, and doron, meaning gift. It was used by several early saints and Byzantine rulers and passed into English in the Middle Ages. Theodore Roosevelt, the twenty-sixth US president, gave it a prominent modern association, and he is the source of the teddy bear, a toy named after his nickname Teddy. The name has several friendly short forms: Theo, Teddy, and Ted. Theodore is dignified yet cuddly and has returned strongly in recent years. A related Greek name, Dorothy, uses the same elements in reverse.
Variants of Theodore
TheoTeddyTedTheodorTeodoro
Well-known people named Theodore
Theodore Roosevelt.
Frequently asked questions
What does the name Theodore mean?
Theodore means "gift of god". From the Greek Theodoros, meaning gift of God.
How do you pronounce Theodore?
Theodore is pronounced THEE-oh-dor.
What is the origin of Theodore?
Theodore is of Greek origin. From the Greek Theodoros, meaning gift of God.