Boy Names
Classic, modern, and timeless names for your son. Every name has a story, discover the meaning, origin, and pronunciation behind it.
Theoderich
“Ruler of the people or people”
Theoderich combines the Germanic elements 'theod' meaning people or nation and 'ric' meaning ruler, power, or king, producing a name that literally designates the king or ruler of his people. It is the original Germanic form of names that later developed into Dietrich, Thierry, Terry, and Derek across various European languages. The name was borne by Theodoric the Great, king of the Ostrogoths and ruler of Italy, whose fame made the name iconic in the early medieval world.
Theodor
“Gift of God”
Theodor combines the Greek words for 'God' and 'gift,' creating a name that has expressed gratitude and wonder at the arrival of a child for over two thousand years.
Theodore
“Gift of God”
Theodore is a distinguished and time-tested name with strong roots in both early Christianity and American history, lending it a sense of gravitas and tradition. After a period of declining use in the mid-20th century, it has experienced a major resurgence and now regularly ranks among the top boys' names in the United States and other English-speaking nations. The name offers several beloved nickname options, including Theo, Ted, and Teddy, giving it great versatility.
Theodoros
“Gift of God”
Theodoros is the original Greek form of Theodore, composed of 'theos' meaning God and 'doron' meaning gift. It was borne by numerous Byzantine emperors, Orthodox saints and Greek heroes, making it one of the most historically significant names in the Greek-speaking world. The name carries a profound sense of gratitude and divine blessing.
Theodosios
“gift of God”
Theodosios is the masculine counterpart of Theodosia, a compound Greek name built from theos (θεός, god) and dosis (δόσις, gift), meaning 'gift of God' or 'given by God'. The name carries enormous historical weight as the name of Theodosius the Great, the last emperor to rule a unified Roman Empire, who made Christianity the state religion of Rome. Its Byzantine and Orthodox Christian heritage makes it a name of exceptional dignity in the Greek tradition.
Theofilos
“beloved of God or friend of God”
Theofilos is a Greek name rooted in the words 'theos' meaning God and 'philos' meaning friend or beloved, together conveying the idea of one who is dear to God. The name carries strong religious connotations and has been borne by saints and ecclesiastical figures throughout Greek Orthodox history. It reflects the importance of divine relationship in Greek Christian naming customs.
Theognostos
“one who knows God or known by God”
Theognostos is an ancient Greek name combining 'theos' (God) and 'gnostos' (known), producing the meaning 'known by God' or 'one who knows God'. It reflects the mystical and philosophical dimensions of early Christian and Byzantine theology, where knowledge of the divine was considered the highest human aspiration. The name was borne by a respected Byzantine theologian and monastic writer.
Theologos
“one who speaks of God or theologian”
Theologos combines 'theos' (God) and 'logos' (word, reason, discourse), meaning 'one who speaks about God' or 'theologian'. In Christian tradition the title was granted to only three figures: John the Evangelist, Gregory of Nazianzus, and Symeon the New Theologian, making the name exceptionally distinguished. Bearing the name Theologos in Greek culture implies a deep connection to these saintly models of theological insight.
Theophane
“God appears; manifestation of God”
Theophane is a French name derived from the Greek 'Theophanes,' a compound of 'theos' meaning God and 'phainein' meaning to show, appear, or manifest. The name thus means God appears or manifestation of God, evoking the theological idea of divine revelation and presence made visible.
Theophile
“Lover of God”
Theophile is the French form of the Greek name Theophilos, composed of 'theos' meaning God and 'philos' meaning loving or dear. The name therefore means one who loves God or beloved of God, a beautiful double reading that makes it both a declaration of piety and a statement of divine favour. The name appears in the New Testament, where Luke addresses his Gospel and the Acts of the Apostles to a figure named Theophilos, traditionally interpreted as either a specific patron or as a symbolic address to all who love God. In France, the name was borne by the poet and critic Theophile Gautier, one of the central figures of 19th-century French literature. It has a learned, bohemian quality that appeals to parents with literary sensibilities.
Theophilos
“beloved of God or friend of God”
Theophilos is the classical Greek form of the name meaning 'beloved of God' or 'friend of God', composed of 'theos' (God) and 'philos' (friend, beloved). The name is famous from the New Testament, where both the Gospel of Luke and the Acts of the Apostles are addressed to 'most excellent Theophilos'. It has been borne by numerous saints, theologians, and historical figures across the Christian world.
Theron
“Hunter”
Theron is a strong and uncommon name with ancient Greek origins that has maintained a quiet presence in English-speaking countries, primarily in the United States. It carries a rugged, outdoorsy quality due to its meaning of 'hunter', balanced by its classical Greek roots. The name gained wider recognition in the late 20th and early 21st centuries partly through the fame of the South African actress Charlize Theron.
Theseus
“To set, to place”
Theseus derives from the Greek word 'tithemi', meaning 'to set' or 'to place', suggesting one who establishes or founds something enduring.
Thiago
“Saint James”
Thiago is a Portuguese and Spanish variant of Santiago, itself a contracted form of Sant Iago, meaning Saint James. The name ultimately honours James the Apostle, one of the twelve disciples of Jesus and the patron saint of Spain. It carries both a strong religious heritage and a vibrant, contemporary energy that has made it one of the most fashionable names across the Spanish and Portuguese-speaking world.
Thibaud
“Bold people; brave nation”
Thibaud is the French form of the Germanic name Theobald, composed of 'theud' or 'theod' meaning people or nation and 'bald' meaning bold or brave. Together the name evokes the qualities of a courageous leader of a people, combining communal and martial virtues in a single Norman-French name.
Thibault
“Bold people”
Thibault is a French name of Germanic origin meaning 'bold people,' derived from the elements 'theud' (people, nation) and 'bald' (bold, brave). It was borne by several medieval French counts and retains an air of aristocratic refinement. The name's evolution from Germanic roots through Old French into its modern form traces the very history of the French language itself.
Thibaut
“Bold people”
Thibaut is a distinguished French name meaning 'bold people' or 'brave nation,' derived from the Germanic elements 'theud' (people, nation) and 'bald' (bold, brave). It is the French form of Theobald and carries a noble, aristocratic air that reflects centuries of use among French nobility and royalty. The name combines strength with elegance, embodying the boldness and cultural refinement that French names are known for.
Thietmar
“Famous people, renowned among the folk”
Thietmar combines Old High German 'thiod' or 'thiet', meaning people or nation, with 'mari', meaning famous or renowned. The name thus expresses the ideal of a man made celebrated among his own people, a figure of public renown within his community. Bishop Thietmar of Merseburg, the great tenth-century chronicler, is the most celebrated bearer.
Thodoris
“Gift of God”
Thodoris is a Greek diminutive of Theodoros, itself composed of the elements theos, meaning God, and doron, meaning gift. The full meaning is therefore gift of God, a name of profound spiritual significance used across the Greek-speaking world and beyond. While Theodoros is the formal version, Thodoris is the affectionate everyday form used in conversation, among friends, and within families in Greece. It has a warm, approachable quality that the more formal Theodoros lacks, making it both intimate and deeply rooted in Greek tradition.
Thomas
“Twin”
Thomas derives from the Aramaic name 'Ta'oma', meaning 'twin'. The name entered European languages through the Greek form 'Thomas' as used in the New Testament, where the apostle Thomas is famously characterized by his initial doubt of the resurrection. His willingness to question and then affirm his faith made the name synonymous with both intellectual honesty and steadfast conviction.
Thor
“Thunder”
Thor derives from the Old Norse word for thunder, representing the mighty god who wielded the hammer Mjolnir and protected both gods and humans from the forces of chaos.
Thorben
“Thor's bear”
Thorben derives from the Old Norse elements Thor, the god of thunder, and bjorn, meaning bear, producing the compound meaning Thor's bear. The name was carried south from Scandinavia into northern Germany, where it became particularly well established. It combines the power of Norse mythology with the enduring symbol of the bear, suggesting strength, protection, and an elemental connection to the natural world.
Thorberg
“Thor”
Thorberg joins 'Thor,' the Norse god of thunder and the protector of humanity, with 'berg,' meaning mountain or cliff, which in Norse also carried the sense of protection and refuge. The combination suggests someone sheltered by Thor's divine power, as steadfast as a mountain. In Viking-age culture, Thor was the most widely worshipped deity, and his-name compound names were extremely common.
Thorbjorn
“Thor”
Thorbjorn is one of the most celebrated Norse compound names, pairing the thunder god Thor with the bear, the supreme warrior animal of Norse culture. The bear's ferocity and endurance, blessed by Thor's divine might, created a name projecting the ultimate warrior archetype. Thorbjorn was widely used across the Viking world and remains recognizable in Scandinavia today.
Thorbrand
“Thor”
Thorbrand pairs the thunder god Thor with 'brand,' the Old Norse word for a burning brand, sword, or blade. The image is vivid: Thor's lightning bolt itself is a blazing sword cutting through the sky. The name thus evokes divine fire, martial precision, and the terrible beauty of a thunderstorm. It was a name suited for a warrior of fierce, burning courage.
Thord
“thunder”
Thord is a contracted form of 'Thor,' the Old Norse thunder god, whose name derives from Proto-Germanic *Þunraz meaning thunder. As a standalone personal name it channels the full force of Thor's divine identity, strength, protection, and the awesome power of the storm. Thord was widely used in medieval Scandinavia as a simpler alternative to the many Thor-compound names.
Thorfinn
“Thor's finder”
Thorfinn is an Old Norse compound name combining 'Thor', the god of thunder, with 'Finnr', meaning finder or one who finds. It was a name borne by Norse explorers and chieftains, most famously Thorfinn Karlsefni, who led one of the first European attempts to settle North America around 1000 CE. The name blends divine power with the spirit of exploration and discovery.
Thorfinnr
“Thor”
Thorfinnr combines the theophoric element 'Thor-' with 'Finnr,' the Old Norse term for a person of Finnish or Sami origin. In Viking-age Scandinavia, the Sami and Finnic peoples were regarded with a mixture of respect and wonder, particularly for their reputed shamanistic powers. The name may suggest someone of mixed Norse-Sami ancestry or a warrior with the shamanic power of the north, blessed by Thor.
Thorgeir
“Thor”
Thorgeir unites the thunder god Thor with 'geir,' the Old Norse word for spear, which was the sacred weapon of Odin, used to consecrate the battlefield and to choose the slain. A name meaning 'Thor's spear' thus stands at the intersection of two great Norse divine traditions, projecting both Thor's protective power and the lethal precision of Odin's weapon. Thorgeir was widely used in Viking-age Scandinavia.
Thorgils
“Thor”
Thorgils combines the theophoric 'Thor-' with 'gils,' derived from Old Norse 'gisl' meaning hostage or pledge, someone given as a guarantee of a treaty or oath. A person called Thorgils was symbolically a pledge of Thor's divine covenant, someone whose life was bound up with the thunder god's will. The name was widely used across the Norse world and was adopted by Celtic cultures as Torcall or Thorkel.
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