Theodore
Pronunciation: [ th-EE-uhd-awr ]
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A distinctive girl name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Meaning & Origin
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Historical Record
Theodore first appeared in US Social Security records in 1950.
Over 454 babies have been named Theodore in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Theodore is rising quickly in popularity , currently ranked #8,674 for girl names in the US .
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Quick Facts
- Gender
- Girl
- Popularity Rank
- #8,674
- Total SSA Count
- 13
Alternative Spellings
Nicknames
Middle Name Ideas
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Theodore is also used as a boy name, ranked #4.
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Sanskrit / Hawaiian blend origin
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Old English origin
"vision; aspiration; sleeping reverie"
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Sanskrit origin
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Japanese origin
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Greek via Latin origin
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Frequently Asked Questions About Theodore
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About the Name Theodore
Theodore is a girl name .
Is Theodore a boy or girl name? Theodore is used as both a girl and boy name. As a girl name, it ranks #8,674 in popularity. As a boy name, it ranks #4. Theodore is more commonly used as a boy name.
Theodore is currently ranked #8,674 in popularity for girl names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Theodore include The, Thy, Theie, and Theoie. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
Alternative spellings of Theodore include Theodora, Theo, Theodosia . Each spelling variation gives the name a slightly different character while preserving its sound and meaning.
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Sources
- U.S. Social Security Administration — National Baby Names Data (popularity rankings and historical trends)
- NamingEverything editorial research and analysis