Message: "WDYTO Theodore?" - Behind the Name

[Opinions] WDYTO Theodore?

by DLB

6/14/2006, 9:45 AM

I've loved this name ever since I can remember. This is hopefully going to be the name of my first son and I just wondered what everyone thought of it. BTW, I don't like it's nns although Teddy would be cute for a baby - and I guess Ted might be OK. I'll appreciate any feedback.

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#Theodore

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- Laurie (guest) +1

6/15/2006, 6:54 AM

I like this name because I am a great admirer of Theodore Roosevelt. Teddy is cute for a little boy.

- DLB

6/15/2006, 9:56 AM

That is another reason why I LOVE this name. Theodore Roosevelt is my absolute favorite president! Thanks for responding!

- Pink Princess +1

6/14/2006, 9:50 PM

I actually quite like it. I didn't use to like it, but it grew on me. I don't mind the nn Ted.

- DLB

6/15/2006, 3:15 AM

Thanks for sharing!

- Gianna (guest) +1

6/14/2006, 3:08 PM

Theodore is a great name! I'm not a big fan of "Ted", but I love Theo, and like others said, Teddy is cute for a baby. I also love that name because I don't personally know any Theo's or Theodores, which is always a good thing!

- DLB

6/15/2006, 3:15 AM

I agree that is a good thing as quite a few of my favorites are popular. Thanks for your comments!

- lawruh +1

6/14/2006, 2:24 PM

Theodore is a great name for a boy. I don't like the nn Ted, but I do like Teddy and Theo. Just plain Theodore is fine too. Personally, though, I prefer Theodora for a girl. Either way, it's a great name!

- DLB

6/15/2006, 3:14 AM

I also just like Theodore "plain." I'm not really a big fan of nns, so my future son will probably be called just Theodore (although you never know what will happen!). Thanks for your comments!

- Lisa (guest) +1

6/14/2006, 2:19 PM

Love this name, it's my grandfather's. I hate the nn Ted but adore Theo.

- DLB

6/15/2006, 3:13 AM

Thanks for responding!

- Bear +1

6/14/2006, 1:45 PM

Terrific. The name pool could use a few more Theodores. A friend's sister had a Theodore a few years back. They call him Teddy. I also like the nn Theo.

I confess to prefering Theophilus (thee-AH-fil-us) more, but it's a family name for me.

Have you considered Theodora for a girl? Now there's a regal name if ever I heard one. And the nn possibilities are many: Thea, Dora, Dorie, Dottie, Dodie.

This message was edited 6/14/2006, 1:45 PM

- DLB

6/15/2006, 3:12 AM

I agree - I don't know a single Theodore! Yes, I've thought of Theodore, but I guess I don't really like it. Most girls names turned into boys by adding an a (Erica, etc.) aren't my style. Thanks for responding!

- Lakota (Lakota_so_italian) +1

6/14/2006, 12:57 PM

I think it's a neat name. I don't like the nick name Teddy, but Ted is great.

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- DLB

6/15/2006, 3:11 AM

I think Teddy would only be good for a baby. Thanks for your comments!

- Soul (guest) +1

6/14/2006, 12:03 PM

I love it! It's very elegant and strong. It's one of my favourite names, too :-)

- DLB

6/15/2006, 3:10 AM

Thank you. I agree.

- Adelle (Adelle Sofia) +1

6/14/2006, 11:15 AM

I like the NN Theo better than the full name. I like the sound and look of it, but the meaning puts me off it. Also, I dislike Ted and Teddy a lot.

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- DLB

6/15/2006, 3:10 AM

That's interesting, as I really like the meaning! Anyway, thanks for responding!

- Array (WeloveyouJesseLacey) +1

6/14/2006, 11:05 AM

I like Theodore a lot--and I have to admit that I'd want to call him Laurie. ;) Little Women is one of my absolute favourite books ever.

I also like Theo, Teddy, Ted, Tod, Toddy, Tor, Toro, Doro, Tio, Tayo, and Tad as nicknames for Theodore. :D

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This message was edited 6/14/2006, 11:07 AM

- DLB

6/15/2006, 3:09 AM

Yeah, I love Little Women as well. However, Laurie is all girl to me! Thanks for your response!

- miss_smiley +1

6/14/2006, 10:54 AM

**miss_smiley**

- DLB

6/15/2006, 3:08 AM

Thank you for your comment!

- Andrew (AndrewJKD) +1

6/14/2006, 10:52 AM

Excellent name! :-) Strong, masculine, and classic! I like Ted & Theo as nns.

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- DLB

6/15/2006, 3:08 AM

Thanks you! I agree

- poppylena +1

6/14/2006, 10:46 AM

I love it, it's my number two boy's name at the moment. I like the nn Theo best.

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- DLB

6/15/2006, 3:08 AM

Thank you!

- betsylou +1

6/14/2006, 10:38 AM

I really do like it. I'm drawn to Theo as a nn but Teddy for a baby or little boy would be sweet. I also Teo (tay-oh) but it's harder to get that from the english pronunciation.

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- DLB

6/15/2006, 3:07 AM

That's an interestesting nn. Thanks for your comments!

- Noa +1

6/14/2006, 10:31 AM

It's one of my favorite names for a boy right now. I like Theo as a nickname the most. I guess that's because the reason I love the name is because of a character in a story I loved (both the story and the character), and his nickname was Theo.

- DLB

6/15/2006, 3:07 AM

Thank you for commenting.

- LimeGreen +1

6/14/2006, 10:25 AM

I don't really like Theodore but I do love Theodora on a girl.

I think Teddy is VERY cute on a baby and Ted is very nice on a young man.

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- DLB

6/15/2006, 3:06 AM

Thanks for responding!

- Elemmennope +1

6/14/2006, 10:11 AM

I love it. I also love the nn Theo.

- DLB

6/15/2006, 3:06 AM

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