Theodora

Meaning of Theodora

Theodora means "gift of God." It combines "theos" (God) and "doron" (gift).

Theodora has Greek roots — browse every Greek baby name in our catalog.

Popularity of Theodora

Theodora is climbing again, up to #726 in 2025 from #812 in 2024 after peaking at #688 in 2022.

Notable people named Theodora

• Theodora of Byzantium
  Byzantine Empress, Justinian I's wife
• Theda Bara
  Silent film actress
• Theodora Richards
  American model
• Theodora Bauer
  Austrian writer
• Theodora Drakou
  Greek swimmer

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Questions about the name Theodora

What does the name Theodora mean?

Theodora means theodora means "gift of god." it combines "theos" (god) and "doron" (gift), and it comes from Greek origins.

Is Theodora a boy's or a girl's name?

Theodora is most commonly used as a girl's name in the United States.

How popular is the name Theodora?

In 2025, Theodora ranked #726 for girls, up from #812 the year before.

When was Theodora most popular?

Theodora peaked at #688 in 2022.