Theodora
Meaning: “Gift of God”
About the name Theodora
Theodora is a girl name with Greek roots, meaning “Gift of God”. It is related to Theodore, which is where the meaning comes from.
It has a vintage, unique feel. In 2025, Theodora ranked #726 for girls in the US, with 384 babies given the name. Its peak year since 1940 was 2022. Since 2000, 100% of US babies named Theodora were girls.
Etymology
A feminine form of Theodore, which comes from Ancient Greek, meaning “god” + “gift”.
Name meaning adapted from Wiktionary (“Theodora”, “Theodore”) by Wiktionary contributors, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- US rank 2025
- #726
- In 2015
- #2315
- Babies in 2025
- 384
Popularity of Theodora, 1940–2025
Latest SSA data: 2025.
Popularity data: U.S. Social Security Administration national baby names (public domain; names given to at least 5 babies of one sex per year).
Nicknames for Theodora
- Thea
- Teddie
Names similar to Theodora
Name meanings marked or linked “Wiktionary” are adapted from Wiktionary by Wiktionary contributors, CC BY-SA 4.0; each name page links its source entry.