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.
Numerology
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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