| Meaning | gift of God |
| Origin | Greek |
| Gender | Boy |
| Popularity | Moderate |
| Length | 7 |
| Syllables | 3 |
| Syllabification | The-o-dor |
The name Theodor is a timeless and classic choice for baby boys with a rich history and significance. Of Greek origin, Theodor means "God's gift" or "gift of God," reflecting the belief that a child is a precious blessing in one's life. With variations like Theodore and nicknames like Theo and Teddy, the name offers versatility and endearment.
The name Theodor has been borne by notable figures throughout history, including influential thinkers, writers, scientists, and leaders. From the visionary Theodor Herzl, who founded modern political Zionism, to the beloved children's author Dr. Seuss (Theodor Geisel), this name has left an indelible mark in various fields.
In the realm of fiction, Theodor has also found a place in beloved characters like Theodor "Tobias" Eaton from the "Divergent" series and Theodor "Laurie" Laurence from "Little Women."
Choosing the name Theodor for your baby boy embraces tradition, meaning, and the promise of a remarkable future for your little "gift of God."
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| Theodor Herzl | Austrian-Jewish journalist and founder of modern political Zionism |
| Theodor Seuss Geisel | Dr. Seuss - American author and illustrator known for children's books |
| Theodor Adorno | German philosopher, sociologist, and musicologist |
| Theodor Mommsen | German historian and Nobel laureate in Literature |
| Theodor W. Hänsch | German physicist and Nobel laureate in Physics |
| Theodor Billroth | Austrian surgeon considered the father of modern abdominal surgery |
| Theodor Fontane | German novelist and poet |
| Theodor Schwann | German physiologist who co-founded the cell theory |
| Theodor Reuss | German occultist and founder of the magical order Ordo Templi Orientis - OTO |
| Theodor Kocher | Swiss surgeon and Nobel laureate in Physiology or Medicine |
| Theodor Escherich | Austrian pediatrician who discovered the bacterium Escherichia coli - E. coli |
| Theodor Svedberg | Swedish chemist and Nobel laureate in Chemistry |
| Theodor Meron | Israeli jurist and former President of the International Criminal Tribunal for the former Yugoslavia |
| Theodor Boveri | German biologist and one of the founders of modern cytogenetics |
| Theodor Duesterberg | German politician and prominent figure in the Nazi Party |
| Theodor Storm | German poet and writer known for his novellas |
| Theodor Heuss | German politician and the first President of the Federal Republic of Germany |
| Theodor Morell | German physician best known as Adolf Hitler's personal physician |
| Theodor Innitzer | Austrian cardinal and Archbishop of Vienna during World War II |
| Theodor Curtius | German chemist known for his work on aromatic compounds |
| Theodor "Tobias" Eaton | Four - Character from the "Divergent" series by Veronica Roth |
| Theodor "Laurie" Laurence | Character from Louisa May Alcott's novel "Little Women" |
| Theodor Krum | Character from J.K. Rowling's "Harry Potter" series, a Durmstrang student and Viktor Krum's younger brother |
| Theodor "Teddy" Lupin | Character from J.K. Rowling's "Harry Potter" series, son of Remus Lupin and Nymphadora Tonks |
| Theodor Avacyn | Character from the "Magic - The Gathering" trading card game |
| Theodor Seville | One of the three Chipmunks in "Alvin and the Chipmunks" |
| Theodor Vanderpool | Character from the novel "The Goldfinch" by Donna Tartt |
| Theodor Crawley | Character from the TV series "Downton Abbey" |
| Theodor Knight | Character from the video game "Kingdom Hearts III" |
| Theodor Braun | Character from the manga and anime series "Gungrave" |
| Theodor Haraldsson | Character from the TV series "Vikings" |
| Theodor Brontë | Character from the webcomic "Lore Olympus" |
| Theodor Vahlen | Character from the video game "XCOM - Enemy Unknown" |
| Theodor Wischmeyer | Character from the novel "The Tin Drum" by Günter Grass |
| Theodor Crane | Character from the TV series "Frasier" |
| Theodor Janeway | Character from the TV series "Star Trek - Voyager" |
| Theodor Tolstoy | Character from the novel "Anna Karenina" by Leo Tolstoy |
| Theodor Sachs | Character from the novel "American Psycho" by Bret Easton Ellis |
| Theodor Morrow | Character from the TV series "Westworld" |
| Theodor Ratzenberger | Character from the video game "StarCraft" |