noun
Theodore
THEE-uh-daw
noun
1
A male given name, borne by several saints, popes and emperors, ultimately from Greek "gift of god".
"Theodore Roosevelt was the 26th President of the United States."
How to Use Theodore
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishA classic boy's name meaning "gift of god"; often shortened to Theo or Ted.
Common pairings
nickname Theo
nickname Ted
Word Forms
Theodores plural
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Etymology
From Latin Theodorus, borrowed from Greek Theodoros, from theos ("god") plus doron ("gift").