Thedora
Greek · Girl · 3 syllables
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About the name Thedora
Thedora is a rare variant of Theodora, derived from the Greek name Theodōra, composed of "theos" (god) and "dōron" (gift), meaning "gift of God." The name was primarily used in Byzantine Christian culture, most notably borne by Theodora (c.
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Etymology
Thedora is a rare variant of Theodora, derived from the Greek name Theodōra, composed of "theos" (god) and "dōron" (gift), meaning "gift of God." The name was primarily used in Byzantine Christian culture, most notably borne by Theodora (c. 500–548), the influential empress consort of Justinian I.
Thedora currently ranks #6,807 in the United States as a girl's name. It reached its peak popularity around 1925.
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