THEODORA  

Gender: F
Origin: Feminine variation of THEODORE
Meaning: "gift of God"

One of the most revival-worthy of the charmingly old-fashioned Victorian valentine names, softly evocative but still substantial. Feminine variation of THEODORE. Dig deeper in the attic and you'll find this even more antiquated name of several early saints, which has its own distinctive charm.

Variations:
Dora, Tossi, Docia, Teodi, Theda, Dosia, Theadora, Theo, Tedra, Thaddea, Tedda, Thea, Thadine, Teddi, Feodosia, Tossia, Tedre, Teddy, Thekla

International Variations:
Teodora (Italian) Teodory, Teodozji (Polish) Fedora, Feodora, Fedosia, Theodosia (Russian) Teodora (Spanish)

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