Theodore

Male

Meaning

Divine Gift

Origin

Greek

Pronunciation

/θiːˈoʊdɔɹ/

Traits associated with the name Theodore:

Dogs named Theodore tend to be loving, industrious, and good-natured. This name is also associated with companionship.

What does it say about you to have a dog named Theodore?

That you have a fondness for classic, timeless names. It may also suggest that you are a fan of Theodore Roosevelt, the 26th President of the United States.

Is Theodore a good dog name?

Theodore has two syllables, which is highly recommended by dog trainers. The name also ends in a vowel sound, so it's easy for dogs to recognize. Theodore isn't one of the most common names, so your dog will certainly stand out. If you love the name, you should pick it!

Popularity: Overall

1,685
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337
New York City Dog Name Database
1,183
Los Angeles Times 'Top Dogs'

Theodore is not a popular dog name. That's great if you like to stand out from the crowd!

Popularity: Historical Trend

Theodore was, in the past month, the 2230th most viewed dog name on PupNames.com.

As of April 2024, Theodore is becoming ever more niche with new puppy owners. Our stats suggest that the name is less fashionable than it was at this time last year.

We've seen quite a lot of variation in rank for this name, which may suggest seasonal factors or interest driven by pop culture events.

In the past week, Theodore was viewed 87 times, and liked 1 times.

Popularity: United States

The map below shows Theodore's popularity across the United States, according to PupNames data.

Theodore is most adored in North Dakota, Georgia and Arizona.

By contrast, the name has been shown the least amount of interest in Texas, Washington and District of Columbia.

Popularity: Around The World

And this world map shows which countries have the greatest love for the name Theodore.

Most popular breeds named Theodore:

  1. Pug
  2. Labrador Retriever
  3. Chow Chow
  4. Yorkshire Terrier
  5. Cocker Spaniel

Theodore is found in these categories:

old fashioned dog names
old-fashioned

Harkens back to Roosevelt era, less common in modern canine naming trends.

Dog names like Theodore:

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One Who Tailors Clothes
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Softener Of Cloth
Lathe Worker
Tile Maker
Theodore dog name meaning

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