theodore
word
THEE-uh-dor
THEE-uh-daw
Definition
"Theodore" is a male first name of Greek origin, meaning "gift of God." It is commonly used in English-speaking countries.
Usage & Nuances
The name is formal; common nicknames include 'Theo' and 'Ted'. Not to be confused with the last name 'Theodore'. Sometimes used in historical contexts (e.g., Theodore Roosevelt, former US president).
Spanish: TheodorePortuguese (BR): TheodorePortuguese (PT): TheodoreChinese (Simplified): 西奥多Chinese (Traditional): 西奧多Hindi: थिओडोरArabic: ثيودورBengali: থিওডরRussian: ТеодорJapanese: セオドアVietnamese: TheodoreKorean: 시어도어Turkish: TheodoreUrdu: تھیوڈورIndonesian: Theodore
Example Sentences
Theodore likes to read history books.
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Theodore has a pet dog named Max.
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Have you met Theodore yet? He's really fun to talk to.
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I heard Theodore is moving to a new city next month.
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Everyone calls Theodore by his nickname, Theo.
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Theodore is my friend from school.
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