The nameThéodora
Théodora is the feminine of Theodore, given quietly in France since the early 20th century.
- Girl's name
- Greek
- Feast day
Meaning
Like Theodore, it comes from the Greek theos, "god", and dôron, "gift".
Origin
Greek. Empress Theodora ruled the Byzantine Empire alongside Justinian in the 6th century.
History
Théodora has been given steadily in France since 1900, without ever being widespread. It had a slight revival in the early 2020s.
Popularity of the name Théodora
Théodora in France
Théodora was most popular in France in the 1900s, with 265 births over the decade, 15% of all recorded babies named Théodora. Half of all babies named Théodora in France were born before 1955, so it is mostly a grandparents' generation name. Over the last five years on record, it has been rising: 38 births a year on average, against 22 in the five years before.
Théodora in our baby name lists
Frequently asked questions
What does the name Théodora mean?
Like Theodore, it comes from the Greek theos, "god", and dôron, "gift".
What is the origin of the name Théodora?
Greek. Empress Theodora ruled the Byzantine Empire alongside Justinian in the 6th century.
Is Théodora a girl's or a boy's name?
Théodora is a girl's name.