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Name Origin

Théodore is a French masculine given name, derived from the Greek name Θεόδωρος (Theodoros), meaning 'gift of God.' It's a classic and timeless name with strong biblical roots.

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Famous People

Théodore Roosevelt (1858-1919)

Politician

  • 26th President of the United States
  • Nobel Peace Prize laureate
  • Conservationist

Théodore Géricault (1791-1824)

Painter

  • Romanticism artist
  • Known for 'The Raft of the Medusa'

Théodore Dubois (1837-1924)

Composer

  • French composer and conductor
  • Known for operas like 'La fiancée'

Théodore Monod (1909-2000)

Biochemist

  • Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine laureate (1965)
  • Research on bacterial genetics and metabolism