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, (born 1973) American ex-drummer for The Mars Volta
- Jordan Theodore (born 1989), American basketball player
- Patrick Theodore (born 1996), Australian professional soccer player
- Stephen Theodore (born 1950), former Australian rules footballer
- Ted Theodore (1884–1950), Australian politician
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
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