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First name Theodor - Meaning, Origin and Rating
Origin
Greek
Nameday
11. February, 9 November
Meaning
Theodor is a male given name of Greek origin, meaning "God's gift." It is widely used across many languages, translated as "God’s gift" in English, "le don de Dieu" in French, and "El regalo de Dios" in Spanish. Notable bearers include the writer Theodor Fontane, historian Theodor Mommsen, and politician Karl-Theodor zu Guttenberg. The name combines classical tradition with timeless elegance.
Famous people with the first name Theodor
- Theodor Herzl (Writer)
- Theodor Mommsen (German historian and classical scholar)
- Theodor Kittelsen (Norwegian artist)
- Theodor W. Adorno (Scientist)
- Theodor Morell (Person)
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