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We named our youngest son Theodore (older brother is named Henry). We like classic, strong names, so Theodore was on our short list before our son was born (along with Augusten, nn Gus). When he was born, he just looked like a Theodore, though. His nn is Teddy or Ted.

Older brother Maxwell nn Max, older sister Annika nn Annie. Got the name list down to 3 - Oscar, Beckett, Theodore - and took the list to the hospital. After he was born, there was no question that Theodore nn Theo fit him best!

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Nicknames for Theodore: | Edit

Ted, Teddy, Theo, Teo, Terry, Rory, Tory, Ned

Meanings and history of the name Theodore: | Edit

Of Greek Origin, meaning "Gift of God".

Famous real-life people named Theodore: | Edit

Theodore Gericault, French Romantic painter ("Raft of the Medusa")
Theodore Roosevelt, 26th U.S. President
Theodore Seuss Geisel, author better known as Dr. Seuss.
Theodore Dreiser, American novelist and journalist.
Theodore Mann, American theatre producer and director.
Ted Nugent, American hard rock guitarist and vocalist.
Theodore Sturgeon, science fiction author (More than Human, Fear is a Business)

Theodore in song, story & screen: | Edit

Theodore Laurence (aka, "Teddy" or "Laurie") from Little Women by Louisa May Alcott
Theo Huxtable from The Cosby Show.
Theodore, of The Chipmunks, brother of Alvin and Simon.
Theodore "Beaver" Cleaver, the fictional title character from the television series Leave It to Beaver.
Ted Mosby, fictional character on the television series "How I Met Your Mother"
Theodore Nott, minor character in the Harry Potter series.