Girl
Theodora
gift of God
About Theodora
Theodora commands attention with its impressive length and classical heritage, yet it never feels stuffy or overwrought. This name belongs to empresses and intellectuals, carrying an undeniable sense of importance and dignity. Theodora suggests someone who will be taken seriously, a natural leader with both intelligence and charisma. The name offers remarkable nickname versatility—Thea, Teddy, Dora, Theo—allowing your daughter to choose her own identity as she grows. It combines strength with femininity, tradition with contemporary appeal. Parents choosing Theodora often value education, appreciate history, and want their daughter to have a name with substance and staying power. The name works across professional and personal contexts, equally appropriate for a future CEO or artist. Theodora is the choice of parents who recognize that a strong name can be a gift, offering their daughter a foundation of confidence from the very beginning.
Popularity of the Name Theodora
Rank among the 1,000 most popular baby names, by year.
| United States | United Kingdom | New Zealand | Ireland | Canada | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1880 | #542 | ||||
| 1881 | #932 | ||||
| 1883 | #610 | ||||
| 1885 | #518 | ||||
| 1886 | #887 | ||||
| 1887 | #689 | ||||
| 1888 | #611 | ||||
| 1889 | #617 | ||||
| 1890 | #521 | ||||
| 1891 | #556 | ||||
| 1892 | #614 | ||||
| 1893 | #789 | ||||
| 1894 | #681 | ||||
| 1895 | #576 | ||||
| 1896 | #704 | ||||
| 1897 | #713 | ||||
| 1898 | #609 | ||||
| 1899 | #831 | ||||
| 1900 | #759 | ||||
| 1901 | #766 | ||||
| 1902 | #713 | ||||
| 1903 | #690 | ||||
| 1904 | #535 | ||||
| 1905 | #554 | ||||
| 1906 | #554 | ||||
| 1907 | #623 | ||||
| 1908 | #506 | ||||
| 1909 | #606 | ||||
| 1910 | #678 | ||||
| 1911 | #608 | ||||
| 1912 | #647 | ||||
| 1913 | #548 | ||||
| 1914 | #658 | ||||
| 1915 | #568 | ||||
| 1916 | #615 | ||||
| 1917 | #601 | ||||
| 1918 | #546 | ||||
| 1919 | #611 | ||||
| 1920 | #538 | ||||
| 1921 | #522 | ||||
| 1922 | #541 | ||||
| 1923 | #571 | ||||
| 1924 | #547 | ||||
| 1925 | #583 | ||||
| 1926 | #626 | ||||
| 1927 | #573 | ||||
| 1928 | #578 | ||||
| 1929 | #577 | ||||
| 1930 | #649 | ||||
| 1931 | #641 | ||||
| 1932 | #622 | ||||
| 1933 | #687 | ||||
| 1934 | #738 | ||||
| 1935 | #728 | ||||
| 1936 | #885 | ||||
| 1937 | #509 | ||||
| 1938 | #567 | ||||
| 1939 | #588 | ||||
| 1940 | #628 | ||||
| 1941 | #596 | ||||
| 1942 | #539 | ||||
| 1943 | #640 | ||||
| 1944 | #621 | ||||
| 1945 | #608 | ||||
| 1946 | #725 | ||||
| 1947 | #709 | ||||
| 1948 | #739 | ||||
| 1949 | #739 | ||||
| 1950 | #872 | ||||
| 1951 | #888 | ||||
| 1952 | #817 | ||||
| 1953 | #869 | ||||
| 1954 | #962 | ||||
| 2019 | #853 | #349 | #682 | #670 | |
| 2020 | #836 | #372 | #478 | #835 | |
| 2021 | #738 | #403 | #402 | #423 | #794 |
| 2022 | #688 | #391 | #862 | #831 | |
| 2023 | #778 | #406 | #768 | ||
| 2024 | #811 | #402 | #611 | #912 | |
| 2025 | #726 | #389 | #680 | #794 | |
| 2000 | #984 | ||||
| 2012 | #961 | ||||
| 2013 | #728 | #858 | |||
| 2014 | #536 | #733 | |||
| 2015 | #726 | ||||
| 2016 | #614 | ||||
| 2017 | #645 | #426 | |||
| 2018 | #476 | #601 | |||
| 2003 | #816 |
Top names by country: United States · United Kingdom · New Zealand · Ireland · Canada
Variations of Name Theodora
Names Similar to Theodora
Nicknames for Theodora
- Theo
- Dora
- Teddy
- Thea
Famous People Named Theodora
| Theodora Komnene | Byzantine princess and historian |
| Theodora Richards | English-American model and daughter of Keith Richards |
| Theodora Greece | Princess Theodora of Greece and Denmark |
| Theodora Ibekwe-Oyebade | British-Nigerian actress and producer |
| Theodora Miranne | American actress |
| Theodora Van Runkle | American costume designer |
| Theodora Skipitares | American puppeteer and theater artist |
| Theodora Philcox | British rower |
| Theodora Tzimou | Greek actress |
| Theodora Warre | British jewelry designer |
| Theodora Ntovas | Greek singer-songwriter |
| Theodora Lacey | American civil rights activist |
| Theodora Kroeber | American anthropologist and writer |
| Theodora Goss | American author and poet |
| Theodora Benson | American musician |
| Theodora Bauer | Austrian painter |
| Theodora Cormontan | Dutch composer and music teacher |
Characters Named Theodora
| Theodora "Teddy" Altman | Grey's Anatomy TV series |
| Theodora "Tattletale" Taylor | Worm web serial |
| Theodora "Theo" Raeken | Teen Wolf TV series |
| Theodora "Teddy" Duncan | Good Luck Charlie TV series |
| Theodora "Teddy" Lawrence | The Boxcar Children book series |
| Theodora "Theo" Faron | Children of Men film |
| Theodora "Teddy" Prentiss | Criminal Minds TV series |
| Theodora "Teddy" Ruxpin | animated toy character |
| Theodora "Teddy" McSwiney | Australian TV series - A Country Practice |
| Theodora "Teddy" Barnes | The West Wing TV series |
| Theodora "Teddy" Lupin | Harry Potter series - next-gen character |
| Theodora "Teddy" Decker | The Goldfinch novel |
| Theodora "Teddy" Q. Boo Boo | Madagascar 2 - Escape 2 Africa film |
| Theodora "Theo" Galavan | Gotham TV series |
| Theodora "Teddy" Winslow | Family Matters TV series |
| Theodora "Theo" Merton Jr. | Cosby Show TV series |
| Theodora "Theo" Snyder | As the World Turns TV series |
| Theodora "Teddy" Sanders | Project X film |