Theodora
Pronunciation: [ th-ee-uhd-AWR-uh ]
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A distinctive boy name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Theodora first appeared in US Social Security records in 1957.
Over 6 babies have been named Theodora in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Theodora is a hidden gem — rare but distinctive , currently ranked #19,667 for boy names in the US .
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- Gender
- Boy
- Popularity Rank
- #19,667
- Total SSA Count
- 6
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About the Name Theodora
Theodora is a boy name .
Is Theodora a boy or girl name? Theodora is used as both a boy and girl name. As a boy name, it ranks #19,667 in popularity. As a girl name, it ranks #812. Theodora is more commonly used as a girl name.
Theodora is currently ranked #19,667 in popularity for boy names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Theodora include The, Theo, Theoy, Theoie, Theod, Theody, Theodie, Ora, Oray, Oraie, Thy, and Thie. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
Alternative spellings of Theodora include Theodore, Theo, Theoden, Theodor, Theophilus . Each spelling variation gives the name a slightly different character while preserving its sound and meaning.
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