Theron

Theron, originally Greek pronounced /ˈθɪərɒn/ theer-on and meaning "Hunter", or as a last name /θəˈroʊn/, may refer to:

• Theron of Acragas (died 473 BC), 5th century BC tyrant of Acragas, Sicily
• Therons, a race of fictional aliens in the Dan Dare stories
• Theron Mountains, a group of mountains
• Potnia Theron, a term first used (once) by Homer (Iliad 21. 470) and often used to describe female divinities associated with animals

Given name

• Theron Akin (1855–1933), U.S. Representative from New York
• Theron Ephron Catlin (1878–1960), U.S. Representative from Missouri
• Theron Feemster, American record producer, songwriter, musician, and singer
• Theron Hale (1883–1954), American old-time fiddle and banjo player
• Theron Metcalf (1784–1875), New England jurist and judge
• Theron Randolph, MD (1906–1995), founder of the holistic field of environmental illness and medicine known as clinical ecology
• Theron Read (died 2009), American film actor
• Theron Moses Rice (1829–1895), U.S. Representative from Missouri
• Theron Sapp (born 1935), former American football running back
• Theron Smith (born 1980), American professional basketball player
• Theron Strinden (1919–2011), American politician and businessman

Surname

• Alan Theron, notable Engineering, Graphics & Design teacher
• Charlize Theron (born 1975), South African-born actress
• Daniel Theron (1870–1900), Boer officer
• Johan Theron, former information officer
• Juan Theron, South African cricketer
• Leo Theron, South African stained-glass window artist