Theadora
- Meaning
- Gift of God
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What does Theadora mean?
Theadora means “Gift of God”.
Theadora is a spelling of Theodora, the feminine form of Theodore. The Greek elements refer to God and a gift, giving the name its traditional meaning of gift of God. The same elements appear in the reverse order in Dorothea, making the two names linguistic relatives despite their different openings.
The Thea beginning is especially visible in this spelling, which can appeal to families who want that familiar short form. Teddie offers a different everyday option, while Theadora provides the full formal name. Theodora is the established historical spelling to compare when exploring saints and royal bearers; Theadora carries the same name-family meaning through a changed middle vowel.
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Variations & related forms
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How popular is Theadora?
United States · 2025Explore how often Theadora is used and how its ranking has changed.
- US girls rank
- #2,170 2025 · #1 is most popular
- Girls named Theadora
- 86 Recorded births in 2025
- Change in births
- 18.9% Fewer than 2024
Theadora over time
United States · Girls
Recorded births
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Yearly data & usage
Rankings are calculated separately for girls and boys. The summary highlights girls, the most common recorded usage in 2025.
| Year | Usage | US rank | Births |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Girls | #2,170 | 86 |
| 2024 | Girls | #1,892 | 106 |
| 2023 | Girls | #2,393 | 76 |
| 2022 | Girls | #2,227 | 85 |
| 2021 | Girls | #2,118 | 90 |
| 2020 | Girls | #2,498 | 70 |
| 2019 | Girls | #2,449 | 73 |
| 2018 | Girls | #3,736 | 41 |
| 2017 | Girls | #3,761 | 41 |
| 2016 | Girls | #4,522 | 32 |
| 2015 | Girls | #4,580 | 31 |
| 2014 | Girls | #8,452 | 14 |
Years reflect available birth records. Missing records do not mean zero births.
Names like Theadora
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Thea
Mostly girls- Meaning
- Goddess; also a short form with other meanings
Listed as a related name to Theadora.
Theodora
Mostly girls- Meaning
- Gift of God
Listed as a related name to Theadora.
Dorothy
Mostly girls- Meaning
- Gift of God
Shares the recorded meaning “Gift of God” with Theadora.
Dorothea
Mostly girls- Meaning
- Gift of God
Shares the recorded meaning “Gift of God” with Theadora.
Sophia
Mostly girls- Meaning
- Wisdom
Shares an origin with Theadora.
Evelyn
Mostly girls- Meaning
- Desired; or water, island
Shares an origin with Theadora.
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