Thecla
About Thecla
Thecla is a female name with ancient Greek origins, derived from the word theokleia meaning "glory of God" or "God's fame". A saintly choice, it was borne by a 1st-century follower of Saint Paul who angered her family and her suitor by committing herself to Paul's teachings on chastity.
Pronounced as THEH-kla in Greek, it may also be said as TEH-kla in Dutch.
Pronounced THEK-luh.
As of October 2026, Thecla ranked #12696 in US births in 1986 SSA, peaked at #1416 in 1895.
AI-written. Reviewed by Pamela Redmond
Sources: US popularity data is from the Social Security Administration. Meanings and origins are from Nameberry's name references.
Popularity & trends
Data table
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Thecla on lists
Famous Theclas
- Saint Thecla
Turkish,born virgin martyr, follower of Paul the Apostle
- Thekla Ottilia "Thecla" Åhlander
Swedish actress
- Thecla Boesen
Danish actress
- Thecla Schiphorst
Canadian installation artist