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Theodore

Theodore ranks #146 out of 6,032 boy dog names in our data (the #1 boy dog name is Charlie). Across all 13 places, 281 dogs carry the name. It's also a cat name: #225 among boy cat names.
Theodore's popularity trend

Theodore's share of dogs, year by year — or toggle to its yearly rank. Peak year by share: 2023.

0.01%0.02%0.03%0.04%200720112015201920232025
Dogs in our data
281
across 13 places
Popularity rank
#146
of 6,032 boy dog names
5-year rank move
+102
2020 → 2025
Gender split
100% boys
0% girls100% boys
What does Theodore mean?
/ˈθi.əˌdɔɹ/3 syllablesOrigin: Ancient Greek and Latin

Theodore comes from the Ancient Greek "Theodoros," combining "theos," meaning "god," with "doron," meaning "gift" — together, "gift of god." The name passed into Latin as Theodorus and has been used across Europe for centuries.

Dignified but warm, Theodore, often shortened to Teddy, suits a pet with a gentle, huggable presence — distinguished on a nametag, sweet when called from the couch.

Etymology & pronunciation from Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0).

Where Theodore shows up

Theodore's share of each place's counted dogs. Places count differently — hover a Share figure for the basis. Click a heading to sort.

New York CityUnited States of America0.1%
WorcesterUnited States of America0.1%
BurnsideAustralia0.1%
SeattleUnited States of America0.0%
CambridgeUnited States of America0.0%
Port Adelaide EnfieldAustralia0.0%
Allegheny CountyUnited States of America0.0%
Surf Coast ShireAustralia0.0%
DarwinAustralia0.0%
Maple RidgeCanada0.0%
Noosa ShireAustralia0.0%
PlayfordAustralia0.0%

Names like Theodore

TheoTheloniousThembaTheosSalvatoreEeyoreSmoreDumbledoreTheaTheThelmaTheodora

Theodore means, by theme

God