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Theda

THEE-dah

Letters

5

Syllables

2

Origin

Greek

Total Births

6,556

Peak Year

#356 in 1919

First Recorded

1880

Style

Vintage

Spelling

Easy to spell

What It Means

Theda is a short form of Dorothea, derived from Greek elements meaning 'gift of God'. It is a less common name with vintage charm.

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Numerology

8

The Achiever

Powerful, determined, and success-oriented. Names at 8 project confidence and ambition.

Famous Namesakes

  • Theda Bara

    American silent film actress, known as a 'vamp'

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Personality Traits

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