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Theodosia

thee-uh-DOH-shah

Popularity

#4864

rising

Letters

9

Syllables

4

Origin

Greek

Total Births

1,669

Peak Year

#45 in 1918

First Recorded

1880

Style

Sophisticated & Formal, Vintage

Spelling

Tricky to spell

What It Means

A Greek name meaning 'gift of God', derived from 'theos' (God) and 'dosis' (gift).

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TheoDosiThea

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Numerology

8

The Achiever

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

Famous Namesakes

  • Theodosia Burr Alston

    Daughter of US Vice President Aaron Burr.

  • Theodosia Okoh

    Ghanaian stateswoman and artist.

Nicknames

TheoDosiThea

Spelling Variations

TheodosiyaTeodosia

Similar Names

DorotheaAlexandraPhilomenaAntonia

Personality Traits

GracefulIntelligentStrong-willedKind

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