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.

Popularity of the name Theodor

• 854 Unique 2023
• 664 England 2023
• 51 Germany 2024
• 29 Sweden 2024
• 7 Norway 2024
• 24 Denmark 2023
• 193 Switzerland 2023
• 33 Austria 2023

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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