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Nicknames for Theophilus

Theo, Phil

Meanings and history of the name Theophilus

Theophilus is the person to whom St. Luke's Gospel and the Acts of the Apostles are addressed (though there are some who argue that Luke is not addressing a specific person, but all people who follow God - like a pastor addressing his sermon to "Brethren.")
Means "Friend of God" in Greek.

Famous real-life people named Theophilus

Theophilus Hunter Holmes, Confederate general in the American Civil War.
Theophilus Eaton, Puritan colonial leader.
Theophilus London, hip-hop artist.
It is believed that Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart was born Wolfgang Theophilus Mozart. Theophilus means Friend of God in Greek and Amadeus in Latin.

Theophilus in song, story & screen

Theophilus P. Wildebeeste, a character created by Lenny Henry.
Theophilus North, novel written by Thornton Wilder.
Theophilus Gorgonzola Roquefort de Limburger V, a flying horse (though he prefers that term "equine angel") in the Anthropos series by John White.