The nameThéophile
Théophile is the French form of Theophilus, a boy's name of Greek origin meaning "friend of God". It has been coming back into fashion in France since the 2000s.
- Boy's name
- Greek
Meaning
Théophile comes from the Greek Theophilos, formed from theos, "god", and philos, "friend".
Origin
Greek. The Gospel of Luke is addressed to a man named Theophilus.
History
Common in the 19th century and the early 20th, the name has been coming back in France since the 2000s.
Did you know?
- In the preface to Mademoiselle de Maupin (1835), Théophile Gautier championed the idea of art for art's sake.
Famous people named Théophile
- Théophile Gautier, French writer
Popularity of the name Théophile
Théophile in France
Théophile was most popular in France in the 1900s, with 3,075 births over the decade, 19% of all recorded babies named Théophile. Half of all babies named Théophile in France were born before 1937, so it is mostly a great-grandparents' generation name. Over the last five years on record, it has been falling: 69 births a year on average, against 136 in the five years before.
Variants and related names
Théophile in our baby name lists
Frequently asked questions
What does the name Théophile mean?
Théophile comes from the Greek Theophilos, formed from theos, "god", and philos, "friend".
What is the origin of the name Théophile?
Greek. The Gospel of Luke is addressed to a man named Theophilus.
Is Théophile a girl's or a boy's name?
Théophile is a boy's name.
What are the variants of the name Théophile?
Variants and related names of Théophile include Amadeus and Amedeo.
Who are famous people named Théophile?
Théophile Gautier, French writer.