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Theodore

American  
[thee-uh-dawr, -dohr] / ˌθi əˌdɔr, -ˌdoʊr /

noun

  1. a male given name: from a Greek word meaning “gift of God.”


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Luca is the fourth most popular name for boys, with Arthur, Oliver, George, Oscar, Theodore and Freddie.

From BBC Jul. 9, 2026

Asked by federal judge Theodore Chuang if he was guilty, the 77-year-old veteran diplomat replied: "I am, Your Honor, and I'm sorry for it."

From Barron's Jun. 26, 2026

Theodore Dreiser, who started as an investigative journalist, carried the reportorial style into the novel.

From The Wall Street Journal Jun. 19, 2026

She also spread Theodore Payne’s Rainbow Mix wildflower seeds throughout the landscape, including California poppies, Arroyo lupine, Desert Bluebells and Clarkia.

From Los Angeles Times Jun. 10, 2026

I had one girl so convinced her name was Theodore that she began to cry whenever anyone told her otherwise.

From "The Darkest Minds" by Alexandra Bracken

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