The name Theophilus is a boy's name of Greek origin meaning "friend of God". Theophilus and is often added to lists like Colonial Names for Boys and discussed in our forums with posts like "Names on NB that make you go WOW!".
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This is a multi-syllabic New Testament relic that could be yet another fresh way to get to Theo. In the beginning of Luke's gospel, he dedicates his words to Theophilus.
Theophilus North is the title of a novel by Thornton Wilder and the name of its protagonist.
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