Theodore is an English masculine given name and surname. It comes from the
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name Θεόδωρος (''Theodōros'') meaning "God's gift" (from the Greek words Θεός, (''theos'') "God" and δώρον (''dōron'') "gift").
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/ref> The name was popular among early Christians and was borne by several saints.
Theodore as a surname may refer to:
*José Théodore
José Nicolas Théodore (born September 13, 1976) is a Canadian former professional ice hockey goaltender. He played in the National Hockey League (NHL) for the Montreal Canadiens, Colorado Avalanche, Washington Capitals, Minnesota Wild, and Flori ...
(born 1976), Canadian ice hockey goaltender
*Jon Theodore
Jon Philip Theodore (born December 30, 1973) is an American drummer. He is best known as a former member of the Mars Volta and as the current drummer for Queens of the Stone Age. After contributing to Bright Eyes' 2020 album, ''Down in the We ...
, (born 1973) American ex-drummer for The Mars Volta
*Jordan Theodore
Jordan Theodore (born December 11, 1989) is an American-born naturalized Macedonian professional basketball player who last played for Reyer Venezia of the Lega Basket Serie A. He also represents the senior North Macedonia national team. He playe ...
(born 1989), American basketball player
*Ouigi Theodore
Ouigi Theodore (born ) is an American fashion designer and stylist known particularly for his menswear label Brooklyn Circus. During the late 2000s and early 2010s he was also known as "The Bearded Man" due to his distinctive facial hair.
Early ...
(born c.1975), American fashion designer
* Patrick Theodore (born 1996), Australian professional soccer player
* Shea Theodore (born 1995), Canadian ice hockey player
* Stephen Theodore (born 1950), former Australian rules footballer
*Ted Theodore
Edward Granville Theodore (29 December 1884 – 9 February 1950) was an Australian politician who served as Premier of Queensland from 1919 to 1925, as leader of the state Labor Party. He later entered federal politics, serving as Treasurer in ...
(1884–1950), Australian politician
See also
* Theodore (disambiguation)
Theodore may refer to:
Places
* Theodore, Alabama, United States
* Theodore, Australian Capital Territory
* Theodore, Queensland, a town in the Shire of Banana, Australia
* Theodore, Saskatchewan, Canada
* Theodore Reservoir, a lake in Saskatche ...
, listing of highly notable persons with the given name Theodore and variants
* Theodore (given name)
Theodore is a masculine given name. It comes from the Ancient Greek name Θεόδωρος (''Theódoros''), meaning "gift of God(s)" ( from the Ancient Greek words θεός, (''theós'') "God/Gods" and δῶρον (''dṓron'') "gift". The nam ...
, etymology of the name and detailed listing of persons with the given name Theodore and variants
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English-language surnames