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Theadora

Girl name · 15 babies recorded · 1974–2025

Theadora: 15 babies born in Scotland since 1974, given to girls, peaking at 4 births in 2013.

With its Greek roots stretching back to *theos* (god) and *doron* (gift), Theadora means "gift of God," a lovely feminine form of Theodore that offers a slightly more elaborate spin on the classic Theodora. One of history's most formidable bearers was the Byzantine Empress Theodora, who wielded real power alongside her husband Justinian. In modern times, the name recalls Oscar-winning costume designer Theadora Van Runkle, known for her work on *Bonnie and Clyde*. The same etymological root also gives us Dorothy, while Theodore Roosevelt's name lives on in places from New York's Roosevelt Island to the vast Theodore Roosevelt National Park. Though rarer than Theodora, Theadora’s extra syllable lends it a graceful, almost musical rhythm.