Day of Saint Theodore, April 20. Names for children

Theodore is a name for a child of Greek origin that means "gift of God". It is one of those names that, despite the greatness and beauty of its meaning, have fallen into disuse by fashions. However, it seems a good time to pick up some of those traditional names full of meaning for your child. He ce

Theodore is a name for a child of Greek origin that means "gift of God". It is one of those names that, despite the greatness and beauty of its meaning, have fallen into disuse by fashions.

However, it seems a good time to pick up some of those traditional names full of meaning for your child. He celebrates his name day on April 20, which is the day of San Teodoro.

Curiosities about the name Theodore

Because of the meaning of his name, Theodore carries a great deal of optimism and positive energy, as well as generosity. Theodore has an alert intelligence and a great intuition that he does not hesitate to use for the benefit of others. Because of his sympathy and honesty, Teodoro triumphs in social relationships, and because of his determination and commitment he also succeeds in the field of work.

The name Teodoro is known throughout the world and in many places it enjoys more popularity than in the Hispanic sphere. Thus, the French Theodore, the German Theodor, the Russian Fiodor and the different English variants Teddy, Ted and Theo are familiar to us. For its part, its diminutive Teo gives the name of your child a more informal, original and modern touch.

The name Theodore has a great dignity not only because of its meaning, which makes your child a real gift, but because it is the same name they have worn, popes, kings, emperors and philosophers throughout history. In addition, the youngest will feel identified with this name by the saga of children's stories of overwhelming success whose main character is the child Teo.

The world of the arts has left us two tall Theodore. One was the Greek filmmaker Theo Angelopulos, director of authentic gems of cinema such as "The look of Ulysses" or "The eternity and a day", which gave a new meaning to Greek cinema. Another was the Russian writer Fyodor Dostoevsky, one of the most influential authors of literature with such fundamental titles as "The brothers Karamazov" or "Crime and punishment."

To know the origin and meaning of other names that celebrate their saint in the month of April, consult our calendar of the names of saints in April. You will find all the curiosities related to the name and date of your name day.

And also, we have the most complete guide of names for babies of boys and girls. Here you will find all the names for babies arranged alphabetically to know their origin and meaning.

Laura Sánchez. Collaborator of Guiainfantil.com