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Theophil

THEE-uh-fil

Letters

8

Syllables

3

Origin

Greek

Total Births

202

Peak Year

#20 in 1915

First Recorded

1912

Style

Spiritual & Biblical

Spelling

Tricky to spell

What It Means

Derived from the Greek name Theophilos, meaning 'loved by God' or 'friend of God'. It is a name with strong religious connotations.

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Numerology

4

The Builder

Stable, disciplined, and hardworking. Names at 4 convey groundedness and reliability.

Famous Namesakes

  • Theophilus Hansen

    Danish architect, designed many buildings in Athens

  • Theophilus London

    American rapper and singer known for experimental music

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Personality Traits

GodlyKindFriendlyWise

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