Theodore (surname)
Theodore is an English masculine given name and surname. It comes from the Greek name Θεόδωρος (Theodōros) meaning "God's gift" (from the Greek words Θεός, (theos) "God" and δώρον (dōron) "gift").[1] The name was popular among early Christians and was borne by several saints.
Theodore as a surname may refer to:
- José Théodore (born 1976), Canadian ice hockey goaltender
- Jon Theodore, ex-drummer for The Mars Volta
- Jordan Theodore (born 1989), American basketball player
- Ted Theodore, Australian politician d.1950
See also
- Theodore (disambiguation), listing of highly notable persons with the given name Theodore and variants
- Theodore (name), etymology of the name and detailed listing of persons with the given name Theodore and variants
References
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