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Thadeus

tha-DEE-us

Popularity

#12156

falling

Letters

7

Syllables

3

Origin

Arabic

Total Births

1,117

Peak Year

#27 in 1918

First Recorded

1912

Style

Strong & Bold

Spelling

Moderate spelling

What It Means

Derived from the Aramaic name 'Thaddai', meaning 'heart' or 'courageous heart'.

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Numerology

2

The Peacemaker

Diplomatic, sensitive, and cooperative. These names bring a harmonious, gentle quality.

Famous Namesakes

  • Thaddeus Stevens

    U.S. Representative during the Civil War era

  • Thaddeus Young

    Professional basketball player in the NBA

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Personality Traits

CourageousLoyalDetermined

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