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Theodore and its equivalents are given names in several languages. The English Theodore comes via French from the Greek name Theodōros, composed of the elements theos (god – in Greek, θεός) + dōron (gift – in Greek, δώρον), meaning "gift of God". The name was popular among early Christians and was borne by several saints. Cognates: in French, Théodore. In German, Theodor. In Dutch, Theodoor. In Hungarian, Theodorus. In Portuguese, in Spanish and in Italian, Teodoro. In Russian, Fyodor. In Bulgarian, Todor (Тодор) and Teodor (Теодор). In Jewish (Aramaic), Todos. In Ethiopian, Tewodros. Short forms: in English, Theo, Ted, Teddy. In Russian, Fedya. In Bulgarian, Toshko (Тошко) or Tosho (Тошо).

The feminine form of Theodore is Theodora. The name Dorothy is derived from the same two Greek roots, in reverse order.

Theodore or the Latin equivalent Theodorus may refer to:

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Teddy Mathias

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