Theodore (name)

Theodore is a masculine given name. It comes from the Greek name Θεόδωρος (Theodōros) meaning "God's gift" (from the Greek words Θεός, (theos) "God" and δώρον (dōron) "gift"). Although the most famous Theodore in the pre-Christian era was Theodorus the Atheist (Θεόδωρος ο Άθεος ~340BC - ~250BC), the name was popular among early Christians and was borne by several saints.