Thaddeus

Meaning gift of God, courageous heart
Origin Greek
Gender Boy
Popularity Moderate
Length 8
Syllables 3
Syllabification Thad-de-us

About Thaddeus

Distinguished and decidedly uncommon, Thaddeus carries scholarly gravitas with unexpected warmth. This name has substance, the kind that suggests depth of character and intellectual curiosity. The three-syllable structure provides stately rhythm while the "eus" ending adds classical elegance. Thaddeus stands apart from current trends, appealing to parents who value timeless quality over temporary popularity. It's a name that grows increasingly impressive with age, suiting a child while commanding respect in adulthood. The nickname possibilities offer flexibility without diminishing the full name's impact. Thaddeus represents thoughtful naming choice, one made with consideration and care.

Variations of Name Thaddeus

Taddeo
Tadeusz
Tadeo

Nicknames for Thaddeus

Thad
Teddy
Tad
Thaddeus

Famous People Named Thaddeus

Thaddeus StevensAmerican politician
Thaddeus YoungAmerican basketball player
Thaddeus McCotterAmerican politician
Thaddeus Bullardprofessional wrestler, known as Titus O'Neil
Thaddeus MossAmerican football player

Characters Named Thaddeus

Thaddeus Sholtocharacter in Sir Arthur Conan Doyle's "The Sign of Four"
Thaddeus J. "Rusty" Venturecharacter in the animated series "The Venture Bros"
Thaddeus "Tad" Strangecharacter in the animated series "Gravity Falls"
Thaddeus Thatchcharacter in the film "Atlantis - The Lost Empire"
Thaddeus Valentinecharacter in the novel "Mortal Engines" by Philip Reeve

Other Popular Names Beginning with T

Truitt
Thatcher
Tahj
Tiago
Tyrese
Tytus
Tom
Trevon
Tadeo
Thomas