Theodore is a masculine given name of Greek origin meaning “gift of God.” It entered usage in English-speaking regions through Latinized forms and became common in many eras due to its biblical associations and royal usage. In contemporary contexts, it’s also used as a formal given name and appears in various cultural references. The pronunciation emphasizes two syllables with the stress on the first: THE-uh-dor or THEE-uh-dɔːr in some accents.
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