Theodor

Greek
"gift of God"

Theodor Origin and Meaning

The name Theodor is a boy's name of German origin.

Theodor is a classic masculine name of Greek origin meaning "gift of God," derived from the elements "theos" (God) and "doron" (gift). This spelling variant is particularly popular in Germanic and Scandinavian countries, including Germany, Austria, Norway, and Sweden. While the Theodore spelling is more common in English-speaking regions, Theodor has gained appreciation for its sophisticated European flair. The name has been borne by numerous notable figures throughout history, including composer Theodor Adorno, writer Theodor Herzl, and children's author Theodor Geisel (better known as Dr. Seuss). Theodor offers parents a timeless yet distinguished name option with appealing nickname possibilities including Theo, Ted, and Teddy.

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Famous People Named Theodor

  • Theodor Seuss Geisel (Dr. Seuss)
    American author
  • Theodor Herzl
    born Benjamin Ze'ev Herzl, father of modern Zionism, playwright, journalist, and political activist
  • Theodor Mommsen
    winner of the Nobel Prize in Literature
  • Theodor Adorno
    German philosopher
  • Theodor Fontane
    German writer
  • Theodor Heuss
    German politician and publicist
  • Theodor Innitzer
    Austrian Catholic cardinal
  • Emil Theodor Kocher
    Swiss medical researcher, recipient of the Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine
  • Theodor Svedberg
    Swedish chemist, Nobel Prize in Chemistry laureate
  • Theodor Zwinger
    Swiss scholar

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