Teodoro
gift of God (Greek via Spanish)
Teodoro is a spanish / other boy name in the Philippines. In the civil registry as of May 2021 it is number 280, with 26,577 records. It has 3 syllables.
Origin and meaning
gift of God (Greek via Spanish)
Teodoro entered the Philippine naming pool via Spanish Catholic tradition and civil registry practices under the Spanish colonial regime. It is historically common among older generations and noted in Philippine history and literature.
Teodoro is the Spanish form of the Ancient Greek name Theodoros, compounded from 'theos' (god) and 'doron' (gift). It was introduced to the Philippines during the Spanish colonial era.
Name character
In the Philippines
Frequently shortened to Teddy, Ted, Doro, or localized as Dodoy/Dodong. Widely regarded in the Philippines as a classic, traditional paternal or grandfather name.
Related forms
- Theodore English
- Théodore French
- Theodoros Greek
- Teodoro Italian
- Teodoro Portuguese
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Teodoro with common surname pairs
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How do I use Teodoro with two Filipino surnames?
Teodoro is the given name. The full name is Teodoro + mother's maiden surname + father's surname. Score a pair from a combination page or the homepage search.
Is Teodoro a common boy name in the Philippines?
In the civil registry as of May 2021, Teodoro is number 280, with 26,577 records. That is not the 2024 birth list, and it does not say the name is a better choice. How it sounds with both family surnames is a separate score.