Theodore

Pronunciation: [ th-EE-uhd-awr ]

Girl Name #8,674 Most Popular Hidden Gem

A distinctive girl name with a rare, memorable quality.

Meaning & Origin

Theodore is a girl name, recorded for 13 babies in US birth records. It is pronounced th-EE-uhd-awr.

Parents who love the name Theodore often also consider Theresa, Theodora, Therese .

Quick Facts

Gender: Girl
Popularity Rank: #8,674
Total SSA Count: 13

Alternative Spellings

Theodora #812 Theo #4494 Theodosia #4803

Nicknames

The Thy Theie Theoie

Also a Boy Name

Theodore is also used as a boy name, ranked #4.

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Similar Names

Theresa Theodora Therese Theodosia Thomas Theo Thea Theda

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Frequently Asked Questions About Theodore

Is Theodore a boy or girl name?

Theodore is used as both a girl and boy name. As a girl name, it is ranked #8674. As a boy name, it is ranked #4. Theodore is more commonly used as a boy name.

How do you pronounce Theodore?

Theodore is pronounced th-EE-uhd-awr.

How popular is the name Theodore?

Theodore is currently ranked #8674 in popularity for girl names in the United States.

What are common nicknames for Theodore?

Common nicknames for Theodore include The, Thy, Theie, and Theoie.

Is Theodore a common or rare name?

Theodore is an uncommon name, ranked #8674 in the US. Its rarity gives it a distinctive, memorable quality.

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.