Middle Names for Theodora: 103 Cute Options to Explore

Middle Names for Theodora

Middle names are a great way to express your creativity and individuality. However, it can be difficult to choose the perfect middle name for your baby girl Theodora!

Theodora is a beautiful name with many different possible middle names to choose from, we explore some creative ideas for middle names that fit any taste for your baby Theodora.

What Does The Name Theodora Mean?

Theodora is a feminine given name derived from the Greek theos ‘god’ and doron ‘gift,’ and is the feminine form of Theodore. Theodora is initially recorded as te-o-do-ra in Mycenaean Greek, written in the Linear B syllabic character.

People believe that the name of their children can have an impact on their future success in life. It can also have a bearing on a child, what their name means.

As a result, people often choose names based on their meanings, believing that the meaning of the child’s name may reflect the nature of the child or influence the child later on.

How Do You Pronounce Theodora?

Theodora is pronounced as /thee oh DOR ah/.

Famous People Called Theodora

  • Theodora Palaiologina (Byzantine empress), 13th-century empress, wife of Michael VIII Palaiologos
  • Theodora Kantakouzene (c. 1240 – after 1290), empress consort of Alexios III of Trebizond
  • Theodora (senatrix), Roman senatrix and mother of Marozia; concubine to Pope Sergius III
  • Princess Theodora of Greece and Denmark (1906–1969), daughter of Prince Andrew of Greece and Denmark
  • Theodora and Didymus, early Christian martyrs
  • Theodora (Handel) (HWV 68), an oratorio by George Frideric Handel, based on the story of Theodora and Didymus

How Common is the Name Theodora?

The first name Theodora was given to a child in  July 28th, 1871, according to the Social Security Administration’s birth record database.

The name Theodora is the 2,494th most popular name ever. Between 1880 and 2020, the Social Security Administration recognized 10,787 babies born in the United States with the first name Theodora.

In 2020, 325 newborns were given the name Theodora, which was the highest documented use of the name. Until the 1950s, the name was frequently seen in the Top 1000 in the United States.

How to Choose the Perfect Name to go With Theodora

The most appropriate middle name for Theodora is the one that blends nicely with her first and last names. For example, choose the middle names you want for Theodora from the list below and jot them down on a piece of paper.

Say the names out loud with Theodora at the start. For example, Theodora Ann.  Remove any names that are strange, bizarre, or difficult to pronounce.

Step 2 should be repeated, but this time include the last name and listen to how it sounds. Delete any further names that don’t sound suitable.

Examine the initials of the remaining names and identify the ones that work particularly well together. Make certain that it does not sound absurd or harsh. Consider looking for ones that can be given nicknames when they are grouped together.

By the time you are finished with steps 1-4, you will have cut down the selection to a manageable amount of options that will assist you in deciding on the ideal middle name for Theodora.

101 Best Middle Names for Theodora

We’ve pulled together the best girl’s names that go well with the name Theodora. Here’s our list:

1Theodora Nova
2Theodora Gia
3Theodora Skylar
4Theodora Josie
5Theodora Willow
6Theodora Jacqueline
7Theodora Kinsley
8Theodora Alessandra (See best names for Alessandra)
9Theodora Jocelyn
10Theodora Winter
Theodora Josie
11Theodora Gabriela
12Theodora Gwendolyn
13Theodora Reese
14Theodora Blakely
15Theodora Victoria
16Theodora Melissa
17Theodora Emery
18Theodora Sara
19Theodora Allie
20Theodora Millie
21Theodora Finley
22Theodora Fiona
23Theodora Audrey
24Theodora Hailey
25Theodora Arabella
Theodora Finley
26Theodora Nora
27Theodora Haisley
28Theodora Cora
29Theodora Lana
30Theodora Emilia
31Theodora Gracie
32Theodora Armani
33Theodora Mariah
34Theodora Amira
35Theodora Juniper
Theodora Gracie
36Theodora Delaney
37Theodora Tessa
38Theodora Layla
39Theodora Remi
40Theodora Maren
41Theodora Jordyn
42Theodora Azalea
43Theodora June
44Theodora Ember
45Theodora Danielle
46Theodora Molly
47Theodora Cassidy
48Theodora Amari
49Theodora Frances
50Theodora Francesca
51Theodora Summer
52Theodora Maci
53Theodora Emmalyn
54Theodora Raven
55Theodora Dream
Theodora June
56Theodora Jordan
57Theodora Talia
58Theodora Amaya
59Theodora Thea
60Theodora Lennon
61Theodora Lucia
62Theodora Mckenna
63Theodora Serena
64Theodora Ruth
65Theodora Rosemary
66Theodora Arielle
67Theodora Brynlee
68Theodora Hope
69Theodora Avianna
70Theodora Veronica
Theodora Brynlee
71Theodora Zoe
72Theodora Sutton
73Theodora Esme
74Theodora Madilyn
75Theodora Isla
76Theodora Aria
77Theodora Maggie
78Theodora Leila
79Theodora Averie
80Theodora Kendall
81Theodora Vera
82Theodora Ana
83Theodora Annie
84Theodora Maia
85Theodora Charlee
Theodora Kendall
86Theodora Elaina
87Theodora Scarlet
88Theodora Eva
89Theodora Amara
90Theodora Vivian
91Theodora Ryan
92Theodora Sawyer
93Theodora Astrid
94Theodora Riley
95Theodora Kyla
96Theodora Trinity
97Theodora Genevieve
98Theodora Eve
99Theodora Miriam
100Theodora Edith
101Theodora Amina
Theodora Trinity

First Name for Middle Name Theodora

If you have already decided on Theodora as the middle name you might be looking for the perfect first name as Theodora makes a great middle name. We have our top 10 here!

Melissa Theodora
Millie Theodora
Ashley Theodora
Maddison Theodora
Gabriella Theodora
Gwendolyn Theodora
Luciana Theodora
Dream Theodora
Mya Theodora
Madeleine Theodora

10 Classic Girl Names That Go Well With Theodora

Theodora Adelaide
Theodora Eliza
Theodora Eve
Theodora Genevieve
Theodora Carol
Theodora Hazel
Theodora Amelia
Theodora Evangeline
Theodora Olivia
Theodora Anastasia

10 Modern Names That Go With Theodora

Theodora Kennedy
Theodora Amoura
Theodora Remi
Theodora Lani
Theodora Oakleigh
Theodora Page
Theodora Navy
Theodora Millie
Theodora Yaritza
Theodora Rylan

10 Unusual Girl Names That Go With Theodora

Theodora Keegan
Theodora Royce
Theodora Kinsley
Theodora Valentina
Theodora Zuri
Theodora Paislee
Theodora Priya
Theodora Marlowe
Theodora Gianna
Theodora Ramsey
Theodora Zuri

European Names That Match the Name Theodora

If you love European names or even have European ancestry we’ve compiled the best Irish, French, Spanish, Italian, German and Polish names to go with Theodora. We’ve kept these spelt in their original authentic way, but you can always update the spelling if you prefer.

7 Irish Girl Names That Go with Theodora

If you like Irish girl names check out our post.

Theodora Bronagh (brona)
Theodora Nuala (noo-lah)
Theodora Orlaith (orla)
Theodora Cara
Theodora Sadhbh (sive, sigh-v)
Theodora Maebh (Maeve)
Theodora Mairead (mi-rade)

7 French Names to Go with Theodora

Theodora Anaïs
Theodora Dominique
Theodora Joelle
Theodora Aliénor
Theodora Esmée
Theodora Maëlle
Theodora Kay

7 Spanish Names That Go Well with Theodora

Theodora Constanza
Theodora Miranda
Theodora Sara
Theodora Daniela
Theodora Josefina
Theodora Salomé
Theodora Abigail

7 Italian Names for Theodora

Theodora Sara
Theodora Aurora
Theodora Elisa
Theodora Ginevra
Theodora Emma
Theodora Noemi
Theodora Alice
Theodora Emma

7 German Names for Theodora

Theodora Lilly
Theodora Johanna
Theodora Anne
Theodora Erna
Theodora Marie
Theodora Emmi
Theodora Elisabeth

7 Polish Names for Theodora

Theodora Dagmara
Theodora Łucja
Theodora Agatka
Theodora Róża
Theodora Zdzisława
Theodora Ewunia
Theodora Ewelina

Names of Certain Length

If you have a long or short surname, you might want to choose middle names with just 1, 2 or 3 syllables, we’ve got the best of each to help you choose the best middle name for your child.

7 Names for Theodora with 1 Syllable

Theodora Rae
Theodora Viv
Theodora Liv
Theodora Shae
Theodora Kate
Theodora Bryne
Theodora Love

7 Names for Theodora with 2 Syllables

Theodora Elsa
Theodora Josie
Theodora Ella
Theodora Isla
Theodora Nova
Theodora Grainne
Theodora Molly
Theodora Nova

7 Names for Theodora with 3 Syllables

Theodora Sophia
Theodora Emily
Theodora Trinity
Theodora Jocelyn
Theodora Christina
Theodora Evelyn
Theodora Fionnuala

Names for Theodora with the Same Initial

Theodora Talia
Theodora Trinity
Theodora Tessa
Theodora Tatum
Theodora Teagan
Theodora Thea
Theodora Taylor

7 Names for Theodora Starting with A Vowel

Theodora Annalee
Theodora Emmalyn
Theodora Iris
Theodora Addilyn
Theodora Amari
Theodora Emery
Theodora Amy

Nicknames for Theodora

Theodora is often given the following nicknames:

  • Dora
  • Teddy
  • Dory
  • Teddi
  • Thea

Different Ways to Spell Theodora

  • Theadora
  • Theodore
  • Teodora
  • Theodoria
  • Theodra

Similar Names Like Theodora

  • Dorothea
  • Thea
  • Isadora
  • Winifred
  • Florence
  • Agnes
  • Wilhelmina
  • Cordelia

Sibling Names for Theodora

If you already have a child named Theodora, you might be looking for some great sister or brother names that go with it. We’ve compiled some classic names that go together really well with Theodora.

Sister Names for Theodora

If you already have a baby Theodora, and she’s going to be an older sister, then we’ve come up with some gorgeous sister names!

Theodora & Stevie
Theodora & Parker
Theodora & Norah
Theodora & Hope
Theodora & Jasmine
Theodora & Athena
Theodora & Adalyn
Theodora & Hailey
Theodora & Samara
Theodora & Lola
Theodora & Norah

Brother Names for Theodora

If you are expecting a baby boy, and already have an Theodora then check out our boy names that will match your baby girl!

Theodora & Jeremy
Theodora & Remington
Theodora & Edward
Theodora & Edgar
Theodora & Wells
Theodora & Heath
Theodora & Frederick
Theodora & Paxton
Theodora & Eliseo
Theodora & Royal

What are middle names for?

There are many reasons to give your daughter a middle name! Middle names can be used when you’re not sure if the baby is going to be a girl or boy, so you have two options.

It’s also nice for family members with the same first name. If someone in your family has an Theodora as their first name, it could become a family tradition to name the next Theodora a middle name.

Often people can make the middle name a nickname later on or even you can put the initials together to form a new name, for example, Theodora Angelie could become Thea! 

Research has also indicated that having middle names improves people’s chances of getting a better job in the future!

According to a study published in the European Journal of Social Psychology, people who have middle names are believed to have a high social position and to be intellectually superior. 

Take Away For Baby Name Theodora

Hopefully, this guide to middle names for Theodora has helped you narrow down your choices and give you inspiration as well. It’s important that her first and last name work together to create an adorable combination of letters, so check out our list below before choosing!

Give it some thought and select from one or more of these French Middle Names to go with Theodora. What about Irish Middle Names for Theodora?

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