Holding steady.
Popularity of Thedora since 1915
Babies named Thedora per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1910s | 10 |
| 1920s | 47 |
| 1930s | 5 |
| 1940s | 10 |
| 1950s | 31 |
| 1960s | 0 |
| 1970s | 0 |
| 1980s | 0 |
| 1990s | 0 |
| 2000s | 0 |
| 2010s | 0 |
| 2020s | 0 |
Meaning & origin
Thedora is a rare feminine given name that first appeared in U.S. records in 1915. It never reached the top 1000, reflecting its status as an uncommon variant of Theodora. The name saw its peak usage in 1925, when a handful of parents opted for this spelling. Since then, its trajectory has remained stable at very low usage, never experiencing a revival. Thedora does not have any recorded top states, indicating it has always been sparsely used across the country. Parents drawn to vintage Greek names with religious connotations may be attracted to Thedora's distinctive sound, but it remains a highly unusual choice.
Thedora is a variant of Theodora, itself the feminine form of Theodore, derived from Greek Θεόδωρος (Theodoros), from θεός (theos) 'god' and δῶρον (doron) 'gift'. This name was common among early Christians and was borne by several saints. The variant with 'd' instead of 'od' is a less common spelling that emerged in English-speaking countries.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Thea, Dora, Teddy
Variants: Theodora
Sibling names for Thedora
Names that share Thedora's style, for a brother or sister.
