Theodora
Theodora: name meaning, origin and popularity
Meaning and origin of Theodora
- A female given name from Ancient Greek, most famously borne by two empresses of Byzantium.
Etymology
From the Ancient Greek feminine form of Theodore.
How popular is Theodora?
Since 1880, 12,654 girls and 49 boys in the U.S. have been named Theodora (100% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #506 in 1908. Its highest rank for boys was #3083 in 1939. In 2025 it ranked #726 for girls, with 384 babies given the name.
Names similar to Theodora
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Sibling name ideas for Theodora
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Theodora FAQ
What does the name Theodora mean?
A female given name from Ancient Greek, most famously borne by two empresses of Byzantium. From the Ancient Greek feminine form of Theodore.
What is the origin of the name Theodora?
Theodora is listed as a name of Greek origin.
How popular is the name Theodora?
Since 1880, 12,654 girls and 49 boys in the U.S. have been named Theodora (100% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #506 in 1908. Its highest rank for boys was #3083 in 1939. In 2025 it ranked #726 for girls, with 384 babies given the name.
Is Theodora a boy or girl name?
Theodora is mostly a girl name in the U.S.: 12,654 girls and 49 boys since 1880.
Popularity data: U.S. Social Security Administration baby name data, 1880–2025 (names given to 5+ babies per year). Origin and etymology text: Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.