Theodore
Theodore is a masculine given name of Greek origin. It derives from Theodoros, formed from the elements theos meaning “god” and doron meaning “gift,” so the name is commonly interpreted as “gift of God.” In English, Theodore has produced common nicknames such as Theo, Ted, or Teddy, and the feminine form is Theodora.
Historically, Theodore has appeared in Christian and Byzantine contexts, with several saints bearing the name contributing
Notable people with the given name Theodore include Theodore Roosevelt, the 26th president of the United States;
In fiction and popular culture, Theodore appears as a character name in various works, such as Theodore
Variants of the name exist in other languages and cultures—Theodor or Teodor in German and Slavic languages;