The baby name Theodora is a Female name , 4 syllables long and is pronounced IPA (British): /ˌθiːˈɒdərə/,IPA (American): /ˌθiːˈoʊdərə/,respelling: thee-OH-dor-uh or thee-OD-ər-ə.
Theodora is Greek in Origin.
The baby name Theodora is a Female name , 4 syllables long and is pronounced IPA (British): /ˌθiːˈɒdərə/,IPA (American): /ˌθiːˈoʊdərə/,respelling: thee-OH-dor-uh or thee-OD-ər-ə.
Theodora is Greek in Origin.
Theodora is the feminine form of the Greek name Theodoros, from theos “god” and dōron “gift,” yielding the meaning “gift of God.” It appears across Europe with many spellings: Teodora (Spanish, Italian, Portuguese, Romanian, Polish, and much of the Slavic world), Théodora (French), Teodóra (Hungarian), Theodóra (Icelandic), and Feodora/Fedora in Russian and German contexts. Cognate and closely related are Dorothea and Dorothy, which reverse the same elements. Common diminutives include Thea, Dora, Dori/Dory, Theo, and Teddy.
The name has deep Christian resonance, borne by several early saints and by notable Byzantine empresses - most famously the 6th‑century wife of Justinian I and the 9th‑century regent who championed the restoration of icons. It filtered into Western Europe through ecclesiastical and humanist channels, then enjoyed an English revival in the 18th–19th centuries (aided by Handel’s oratorio Theodora) and has seen a contemporary uptick for its classic, regal sound.
| Theodora Porphyrogenita Theodora Porphyrogenita was most famous for being a Byzantine empress, ruling from 1042 until her death in 1056 and serving as sole ruler from 1055. Born around 980, she was one of the last rulers of the Macedonian dynasty and played a major role in the empire’s leadership in the 11th century. | Princess Theodora of Greece and Denmark Princess Theodora of Greece and Denmark is best known for her work as an actor. She appeared in the popular American soap opera 'The Bold and the Beautiful' as Alison Montgomery. Born in 1983, she is a member of the Greek and Danish royal families. | Theodora Komnene Theodora Komnene was the name of several Byzantine noblewomen, most famously princesses and queens from the Komnenos dynasty. It may refer to figures such as Theodora Komnene, daughter of Alexios I; Theodora Despina Komnene of Trebizond; Theodora Komnene Dalassene; or Theodora Komnene, Queen of Jerusalem. |
| Name | Last Name(s) | Mother | Mother famous for | Fame Level | Father | Father famous for | Fame Level |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Theodora | Richards | Patti Hansen | model | ★★★★★ | Keith Richards | rapper | ★★★★★ |
Based on birth registration data from national statistics agencies.
| Country | Gender | Year | Rank | Born | of |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ireland | Girls | 2025 | #1 | — | 874 |
| Germany | Girls | 2025 | #1 | — | 411 |
| ID | 0 | #39 | 1 | 2,238 | |
| MT | 0 | #43 | 1 | 1,767 | |
| CY | Girls | 0 | #52 | 79 | 3,755 |
| CY | 0 | #54 | 7 | 1,632 | |
| LU | 0 | #65 | 2 | 2,830 | |
| GR | Girls | 0 | #66 | 249 | 6,293 |
| AL | 0 | #76 | 1 | 2,372 | |
| BG | 0 | #77 | 6 | 1,799 | |
| GR | 0 | #95 | 40 | 3,911 | |
| ID | Girls | 0 | #97 | 6 | 3,319 |
| TW | 0 | #103 | 1 | 4,523 | |
| QA | 0 | #106 | 1 | 7,011 | |
| HU | 0 | #115 | 1 | 1,675 | |
| Switzerland | Girls | 2024 | #127 | 9 | 1,786 |
| BW | Girls | 0 | #151 | 1 | 4,216 |
| MT | Girls | 0 | #153 | 1 | 3,773 |
| Sweden | Girls | 2022 | #164 | 16 | 1,568 |
| AE | 0 | #187 | 1 | 10,220 | |
| GH | Girls | 0 | #188 | 163 | 6,973 |
| LU | Girls | 0 | #189 | 2 | 4,850 |
| BG | Girls | 0 | #198 | 26 | 3,559 |
| GH | 0 | #216 | 28 | 5,396 | |
| HU | Girls | 0 | #225 | 1 | 3,308 |
| AL | Girls | 0 | #227 | 1 | 4,141 |
| IR | 0 | #231 | 1 | 4,221 | |
| NA | Girls | 0 | #233 | 5 | 7,146 |
| BD | 0 | #241 | 1 | 5,992 | |
| PT | 0 | #250 | 1 | 4,161 | |
| JP | Girls | 0 | #251 | 1 | 6,592 |
| NG | 0 | #254 | 11 | 5,926 | |
| Canada | Girls | 2024 | #255 | 31 | 2,795 |
| SG | 0 | #260 | 10 | 11,010 | |
| MO | Girls | 0 | #261 | 3 | 7,056 |
| GR | Boys | 0 | #272 | 2 | 6,912 |
| JM | Girls | 0 | #276 | 3 | 7,507 |
| TW | Girls | 0 | #288 | 2 | 8,139 |
| DK | Girls | 0 | #324 | 6 | 7,429 |
| JO | Girls | 0 | #338 | 2 | 7,570 |
| CZ | Girls | 0 | #346 | 6 | 5,378 |
| MY | 0 | #353 | 2 | 12,352 | |
| HK | 0 | #355 | 3 | 8,483 | |
| GH | Boys | 0 | #356 | 6 | 8,138 |
| CN | Girls | 0 | #357 | 3 | 8,829 |
| SD | Girls | 0 | #358 | 1 | 7,678 |
| BR | 0 | #360 | 1 | 5,969 | |
| France | Girls | 2021 | #398 | 8 | 3,185 |
| Austria | Girls | 0 | #400 | 21 | 1,885 |
| EG | 0 | #409 | 4 | 6,387 | |
| OM | Girls | 0 | #424 | 1 | 15,987 |
| PH | Girls | 0 | #428 | 2 | 13,098 |
| ZA | 0 | #433 | 15 | 14,421 | |
| PT | Girls | 0 | #471 | 1 | 7,952 |
| KW | Girls | 0 | #503 | 13 | 19,177 |
| CM | Girls | 0 | #507 | 34 | 11,671 |
| NG | Girls | 0 | #508 | 315 | 15,093 |
| CO | 0 | #510 | 1 | 7,768 | |
| RU | Girls | 0 | #521 | 3 | 11,913 |
| IR | Girls | 0 | #541 | 5 | 8,334 |
| PS | Girls | 0 | #546 | 2 | 10,981 |
| SG | Girls | 0 | #562 | 25 | 18,916 |
| CR | Girls | 0 | #573 | 1 | 11,342 |
| CM | Boys | 0 | #575 | 1 | 12,054 |
| HK | Girls | 0 | #583 | 33 | 16,104 |
| United States | Girls | 2024 | #591 | 343 | 8,487 |
| AE | Girls | 0 | #597 | 1 | 20,968 |
| AR | Girls | 0 | #630 | 1 | 8,289 |
| IL | Girls | 0 | #642 | 4 | 11,648 |
| LB | 0 | #648 | 11 | 13,263 | |
| Finland | Girls | 2026 | #716 | 23 | 3,895 |
| Germany | Girls | 0 | #760 | 79 | 4,949 |
| SY | 0 | #761 | 7 | 11,684 | |
| ZA | Girls | 0 | #829 | 322 | 25,928 |
| TN | 0 | #865 | 1 | 13,765 | |
| NL | Girls | 0 | #894 | 62 | 5,933 |
| EG | Girls | 0 | #903 | 57 | 14,742 |
| CL | Girls | 0 | #913 | 3 | 14,098 |
| OM | Boys | 0 | #918 | 1 | 17,948 |
| BR | Girls | 0 | #930 | 12 | 12,708 |
| MY | Girls | 0 | #953 | 42 | 24,821 |
| Spain | Girls | 0 | #967 | 17 | 5,561 |
| NG | Boys | 0 | #999 | 3 | 16,906 |
| SA | Girls | 0 | #1,008 | 7 | 25,931 |
| MA | 0 | #1,197 | 3 | 20,986 | |
| TR | 0 | #1,252 | 3 | 19,440 | |
| ZA | Boys | 0 | #1,264 | 9 | 25,619 |
| MX | Girls | 0 | #1,267 | 1 | 17,781 |
| IT | Girls | 0 | #1,343 | 104 | 9,415 |
| SA | Boys | 0 | #1,691 | 1 | 28,008 |
Theodora is popular in 61 countries — most recent births per country:
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