Theodore
[ˈθiː.əˌdɔːr]Meaning
from Greek θεός (god) and δῶρον (gift), meaning "gift of god"
Background Story
Theodore comes from the Greek name Θεόδωρος (Theodoros), formed from θεός (theos), "god", and δῶρον (doron), "gift". The same two roots in reverse order give the name Dorothea. It was a common name in classical Greece and came into general use in the Christian world through the saints who bore it, being especially popular among Eastern Christians, though it was rare in Britain before the 19th century.
Theme
Temperament
Variations
Theo, Teddy, Dorian
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