Theodore

The name Theodore is of Greek origin and means "gift of God." The original Greek name was "Theodorus" and was a popular name among early Christians due to its religious connotations.

Trends with Theodore

The name Theodore was highly popular in the late 19th and early 20th centuries in the United States. It experienced a decline in popularity in the mid-20th century but has since regained popularity and is once again a popular name for boys. According to data from the Social Security Administration, Theodore has consistently ranked in the top 500 names for boys in the United States in recent years.

Famous people named Theodore

• Theodore Roosevelt, 26th President of the United States
• Theodore Geisel, better known as Dr. Seuss, author and illustrator of children's books
• Theodore Bikel, actor and folk singer

Pop Culture References to the Name Theodore

• Theodore "Teddy" Flood, a character in the TV series "Westworld"
• Theodore "Ted" Mosby, the main character in the TV series "How I Met Your Mother"
• Theodore "Ted" Logan, a character in the movie "Bill & Ted's Excellent Adventure"

Theodore rank report (US ranking for newborns 2021)

• Rank 6. William
• Rank 7. Benjamin
• Rank 8. Lucas
• Rank 9. Henry
• Rank 10. Theodore
• Rank 11. Jack
• Rank 12. Levi
• Rank 13. Alexander
• Rank 14. Jackson

Nicknames for Theodore

Theo	thee-oh	A shortened version of the name, often used as a standalone name.
Ted	ted	A classic nickname for Theodore.
Teddy	ted-ee	A more affectionate nickname for Theodore.
Dore	dor	A less common nickname for Theodore, derived from the second part of the name.
T	tee	A simple and straightforward nickname for Theodore.

Famous people named Theodore

Theodore Roosevelt	26th President of the United States	He was known for his conservationism and trust-busting policies.
Theodore Geisel	Author and Illustrator	He is better known as Dr. Seuss, and is famous for his children's books.
Theodore Bundy	Serial Killer	He was a notorious American serial killer who confessed to the murders of 30 young women.
Theodore Kaczynski	Unabomber	He was an American domestic terrorist and former mathematics professor who carried out a series of bombings.
Theodore Maiman	Physicist and Inventor	He invented the first laser.
Theodore Dreiser	Novelist	He was an American novelist and journalist, best known for his works 'Sister Carrie' and 'An American Tragedy'.
Theodore Hesburgh	Educator and Religious Leader	He was an American Catholic priest and educator who served as the president of the University of Notre Dame.
Theodore Levitt	Economist and Professor	He was an American economist and professor at Harvard Business School, known for his work on marketing and globalization.
Theodore McCarrick	Former Cardinal	He is a former American cardinal in the Roman Catholic Church who was defrocked for sexual abuse.

Fictional character called Theodore from pop culture

Theodore 'Ted' Mosby	How I Met Your Mother	The main character and narrator of the TV series, who is on a quest to find his soulmate and mother of his children.
Theodore 'Theo' Huxtable	The Cosby Show	One of the main characters and the third child of the Huxtable family on the popular sitcom.
Theodore 'Laurie' Laurence	Little Women	A character in the classic novel by Louisa May Alcott, who is the neighbor and close friend of the March sisters.
Theodore 'Theo' Kojak	Kojak	The main character of the 1970s TV series, a tough and stylish detective who solves crimes in New York City.
Theodore 'T-Bag' Bagwell	Prison Break	A recurring character in the TV series, known for his cunning and manipulative personality as a prison inmate.
Theodore 'Teddy' Duchamp	Stand by Me	A character in the coming-of-age film based on Stephen King's novella, who is one of the four boys on a journey to find a dead body.
Theodore 'Theo' Crain	The Haunting of Hill House	A character in the Netflix horror series, who is the youngest son of the Crain family and a successful child psychologist.
Theodore 'Teddy' Altman	Marvel Comics	A superhero in the Marvel Universe, who is also known as Hulkling and has shape-shifting abilities.
Theodore 'Theo' Tonin	Justified	A character in the TV series, who is a member of the Tonin crime family and a major antagonist in the show.
Theodore 'Theo' Galavan	Gotham	A character in the TV series, who is a wealthy businessman and philanthropist with a dark secret and a vendetta against the Wayne family.

Frequently Asked Questions about Theodore

What is the origin of the name Theodore?	The name Theodore is of Greek origin, meaning 'gift of God'.
Is Theodore a popular name?	Theodore has been gaining popularity in recent years, but it is still considered a relatively uncommon name.
What are some famous people with the name Theodore?	Some famous people with the name Theodore include American President Theodore Roosevelt, writer Theodore Dreiser, and actor Theodore Bikel.
What are some common nicknames for Theodore?	Common nicknames for Theodore include Theo, Ted, and Teddy.
Is Theodore a gender-neutral name?	No, Theodore is traditionally a male name.
What is the meaning behind the name Theodore?	The name Theodore means 'gift of God', reflecting its Greek origin.
What is the popularity ranking of the name Theodore?	According to the Social Security Administration, Theodore was the 44th most popular name for boys in the United States in 2020.