Explore Baby Names
Curating meaningful names for the next generation. Search through thousands of names with deep historical roots and modern appeal.
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.
Theodora
“Gift of God; divine blessing”
Theodora is a Greek name meaning 'gift of God,' composed of the elements 'theos' (God) and 'doron' (gift). It is the feminine form of Theodore and carries a sense of divine grace and blessing. The name has been borne by empresses and saints, giving it an air of regal splendour.
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.
Theodorine
“Gift of God”
Theodorine is a French feminine name built on the Greek 'Theodoros,' composed of 'theos' meaning God and 'doron' meaning gift. The '-ine' suffix transforms the masculine Theodor root into a distinctly French feminine form, carrying the profound meaning of one who is a gift from God.
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.
Theodosia
“gift of God”
Theodosia is a compound Greek name formed from theos (θεός, god) and dosis (δόσις, gift or giving), producing the meaning 'gift of God' or 'given by God'. It is the feminine counterpart of Theodosios and shares the same etymological root as Dorothea (with the elements reversed). The name was popular in the Byzantine Empire and among early Christian communities, carried by several saints and martyrs, and has experienced a notable revival in English-speaking countries following references in Lin-Manuel Miranda's musical Hamilton.
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.
Theodoti
“gift of God or given by God”
Theodoti is derived from the Greek theos (θεός, god) and dotē or dotheis, a form related to didomi (to give), creating a name meaning 'she who is given by God' or 'God's gift'. It is a variant within the same family as Theodosia, Theodore, and Theodora, all sharing the divine gift meaning but expressed through slightly different grammatical forms. Theodoti is less common than its relatives, giving it a distinctive rarity that makes it prized in families seeking an authentic Greek name with classical depth.
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.
Theophanie
“God appears; divine manifestation”
Theophanie is the French feminine form of Theophanes, from the Greek 'theos' (God) and 'phainein' (to appear, to manifest). It shares its root with Epiphany and carries the theological meaning of divine revelation made visible, a name that celebrates the moment when the sacred becomes perceptible.
Theophano
“manifestation of God or God appearing”
Theophano is composed of 'theos' (God) and 'phainein' (to appear or to shine), together meaning 'the one in whom God appears' or 'divine manifestation'. The name was favored in Byzantine imperial circles and is associated with several historical empresses of Constantinople. It carries an aura of luminous beauty and divine presence, reflecting Byzantine ideals of sacred womanhood.
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.
Theresa
“Harvester”
Theresa is believed to derive from the Greek therizein, meaning to harvest or to reap, or alternatively from the name of the Greek island of Thera, possibly meaning summer. It has been deeply embedded in Catholic German and Austrian culture for centuries, associated with saints, empresses and religious contemplatives. The name carries a dignified, spiritual quality that has kept it in consistent use.
Therese
“Huntress, harvester”
Therese is the French form of Teresa, a name of disputed but ancient origin. The most widely accepted theory links it to the Greek 'therizein', meaning to harvest or to reap, giving the name the sense of harvester. An older theory connects it to a pre-Greek place name, Therasia. In French culture, the name is profoundly associated with Saint Therese of Lisieux, known as the Little Flower, who became one of France's patron saints and one of the most beloved Catholic figures of modern times.
Therese-Marie
“Harvester beloved of God”
Therese-Marie is a French double name combining Therese, from the Greek 'Therasia' meaning harvester or one who harvests, and Marie, the French form of Mary, which derives from the Hebrew Miriam. Marie may mean beloved, bitter, or exalted sea. Together the double name carries deep Marian and Carmelite devotion, evoking both the harvest symbolism of Therese and the sacred femininity of Mary.
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.
Thistle
“Resilience, protection, and bravery”
Thistle is a rare and evocative nature name drawn from the spiny flowering plant, most famously the national emblem of Scotland. As a given name, it belongs to the modern trend of botanical and nature-inspired names and carries connotations of wild beauty, toughness, and an untamed spirit. It remains genuinely uncommon, giving it a highly distinctive and memorable quality.
Thistledown
“Lightness, freedom, carried by the wind”
Thistledown is an extremely rare and poetic nature name taken from the delicate, cottony seeds of the thistle plant that float on the breeze. As a given name it is almost vanishingly uncommon, existing primarily in a literary and fantastical tradition, it has the quality of a fairy-tale or fantasy character's name. It speaks to a parent seeking a name of extraordinary uniqueness with a deeply lyrical, natural feel.
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.
Discover thousands of names in the app
Swipe through names, match with your partner, and find the perfect name together. Privacy-first, always.