There are tons of adorable middle names for Theodore!
This super sweet baby boy name is among the most popular choices for parents. It’s easy to see the appeal as this ticks the boxes for the modern and stylish baby name trends.

It’s a simple and sweet name with a soft sound.
The great news about Theodore as a first name is that it pairs up with a whole host of beautiful short and long middle names.
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What does Theodore mean?
Theodore is a cute and gentle sounding name, however the meaning behind it is powerful. The word Theodore is derived from the Ancient Greek word theos which means god.
This name was the 15th most popular baby name in the UK in 2020, according to the latest ONS data.
The shortened version, Theo, is at number 17 in the chart.
If you would like middle name ideas for Theo you can find them here.
What middle names work with Theodore
Because the name Theodore has its roots in Ancient Greece it can pair really well with Greek mythology middle names – such as Theodore Adonis, Theodore Achilles, Theodore Atlas and Theodore Hector.
Theodore also works well with superhero and villain names, which have grown in popularity thanks to the Marvel series of movies and similar hit productions in recent years.
So for example Theodore Loki, Theodore Banner, Theodore Quill and Theodore Clint.
But Theodore can be paired with more traditional middle names for a strong and stylish combination, such as Theodore David, Theodore Benjamin and Theodore Stanley.
Best middle names for Theodore
These are our top picks for the best middle names that go great with Theodore!
Theodore Alexander
Meaning defender of men.
Theodore Aiden
A Gaelic name meaning little fire.
Theodore Archer
Meaning bow or bowman.
Theodore Arthur
A Celtic name meaning bear.
Theodore Beau
French name meaning beautiful.
Theodore Benjamin
Son of the right hand.
Theodore Declan
Man of prayer.
Theodore Dermot
Free man.
Theodore Elijah
Meaning my God.
Theodore Ethan
A Hebrew name meaning strong and solid.
Theodore Frederick
Peaceful ruler.
Theodore Gabriel
God is my strength.
Theodore George
Meaning farmer.
Theodore Hudson
Meaning son of Hudd. Also a common nickname for Hugh, which means mind or spirit.
Theodore James
Supplanter.
Theodore Jasper
Meaning treasurer.
Theodore Jonathan
Meaning god has given.
Theodore Jude
A Hebrew name meaning praised.
Theodore Luca
Meaning bringer of light.
Theodore Oliver
Meaning ancestor’s descendants.
Theodore Patrick
Meaning noble.
Theodore River
Water that flows to the sea.
Theodore Roan
Meaning small red-head.
Theodore Wren
A unisex name meaning bird.
Theodore Wyatt
Meaning brave in world.
Theodore Xander
A shortened version of Alexander. Means defender of men.
Theodore Xavier
Meaning new house or bright.
Short middle names for Theodore
These adorable ideas are short middle names for Theodore featuring just one or two syllables.
Theodore Abel
Meaning breath or vapour.
Theodore Ace
Number one or best.
Theodore Adam
Meaning son of the red earth.
Theodore Alan
Meaning handsome in Irish or precious.
Theodore Archie
A shortened version of Archibald. Means genuine or bold.
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Theodore Arlen
Pledge or oath.
Theodore Arlo
Meaning rock hill or fortified hill.
Theodore Arrow
After the projectiles you fire from a bow. To fly straight and true.
Theodore Atlas
Enduring.
Theodore August
After the month in summer.
Theodore Bailey
A unisex name meaning bailiff.
Theodore Banks
Edge of the river.
Theodore Barrett
Mighty as a bear.
Theodore Beck
Meaning stream.
Theodore Birch
A nature baby name meaning bright, shining and the birch tree.
Theodore Blake
An Old English name meaning black.
Theodore Blaze
Meaning fire or flame.
Theodore Boden
Shelter or one who brings news.
Theodore Bodhi
This is a cute hippie boho name that means awakening.
Theodore Boone
Blessing or lucky.
Theodore Boston
After the city in the US. Also means town by the woods.
Theodore Bowen
Welsh name meaning son of Owen.
Theodore Brandon
Meaning from the beacon hill.
Theodore Bridger
Meaning bridge.
Theodore Brixton
After the district in south London.
Theodore Bronson
An English name meaning son of brown haired one.
Theodore Caden
Spirit of battle.
Theodore Caleb
A Hebrew name meaning faithful or brave.
Theodore Callum
A Scottish Gaelic name meaning dove.
Theodore Calvin
Little bald one.
Theodore Charles
Meaning free man.
Theodore Cormac
An Irish name meaning charioteer.
Theodore Cosmo
A Greek name meaning order or beauty.
Theodore Cruz
A Spanish name meaning holy cross.
Theodore Dante
Meaning enduring.
Theodore Dash
Meaning to run quickly.
Theodore David
Meaning beloved.
Theodore Dawson
Son of David.
Theodore Dax
A French name meaning water.
Theodore Dean
Meaning valley.
Theodore Dekker
Meaning roofer or piercing.
Theodore Dexter
Right handed or fortunate.
Theodore Dylan
Son of the sea.
Theodore Edward
Meaning wealth or fortune.
Theodore Eli
Meaning high or elevated.
Theodore Ellis
Meaning kind or benevolent.
Theodore Emmett
A name of Hebrew, German and English origin meaning universal.
Theodore Enzo
Home ruler.
Theodore Evan
A Welsh name meaning youth or god is gracious.
Theodore Felix
Meaning happy and prosperous.
Theodore Finn
An Irish form of Fionn, meaning fair or white.
Theodore Fintan
Meaning little fair one.
Theodore Flynn
An Irish name meaning red.
Theodore Garrett
Rules by the spear.
Theodore Gatsby
A name made famous by the F Scott Fitzgerald book The Great Gatsby. Means from Gaddesby.
Theodore Graham
Meaning gravel homestead.
Theodore Hamish
Meaning god protects.
Theodore Hendrix
Rules his household.
Theodore Henry
House ruler.
Theodore Heston
An English name meaning from Heston, which is a part of London.
Theodore Hunter
One who hunts.
Theodore Huxley
An English name meaning Hugh’s meadow.
Theodore Huxon
From a Latin word meaning just.
Theodore Idris
Studious.
Theodore Isaac
One who laughs.
Theodore Jace
Greek name meaning healer.
Theodore Jack
God is gracious.
Theodore Jackson
Son of Jack.
Theodore Jacob
Supplanter.
Theodore Jake
Meaning god will protect.
Theodore Jaxon
God is gracious.
Theodore Jett
Black stone.
Theodore Jonah
Dove.
Theodore Jonas
Dove or peaceful being.
Theodore Joseph
God will give.
Theodore Justin
Meaning just or righteous.
Theodore Kade
A Scottish name meaning from the wetlands.
Theodore Kai
A Hawaiian name meaning sea.
Theodore Kayden
Son of Cadan or battle.
Theodore Kit
Meaning pure.
Theodore Knox
An English name meaning from the small hill.
Theodore Kobe
Supplanter.
Theodore Korbyn
Meaning raven.
Theodore Krew
An English name meaning group.
Theodore Kyle
Meaning strait, referring to a narrow channel of water.
Theodore Kincaid
Meaning battle leader.
Theodore Kingsley
King’s wood.
Theodore Kingston
Meaning king’s town.
Theodore Landon
Long hill.
Theodore Landry
Meaning ruler.
Theodore Larson
Meaning crowned with laurel.
Theodore Levi
Meaning united.
Theodore Loki
Loki was the god of mischief according to Norse legend. The word also means airy.
Theodore Louis
Meaning famed warrior.
Theodore Lucas
Meaning bringer of light.
Theodore Mason
Tradesman or artisan who works in stone.
Theodore Matthew
Gift of god.
Theodore Maxim
The greatest.
Theodore Maxton
An English name meaning from Maccus town or greatest.
Theodore Maxwell
Great steam.
Theodore Michael
Meaning who is like god or gift from god.
Theodore Nathan
Meaning gift.
Theodore Niall
Irish name meaning champion.
Theodore Owen
An Irish and Welsh name meaning noble or youthful warrior.
Theodore Pax
Peace.
Theodore Paxton
Meaning peaceful settlement.
Theodore Phoenix
A unisex name meaning dark red.
Theodore Quill
Meaning plume or feather.
Theodore Quinn
Meaning wise or counsel.
Theodore Reign
Rule or sovereign.
Theodore Rhett
Meaning advice.
Theodore Rigby
An English name meaning lives in the ruler.
Theodore Riley
Wood clearing.
Theodore Ripp
Meaning strength or ripe.
Theodore Rocco
An Italian name meaning rest.
Theodore Roman
Meaning strong and powerful.
Theodore Rowan
An Irish and English name meaning river in paradise.
Theodore Royce
Meaning royal.
Theodore Russell
Meaning red haired or red skinned.
Theodore Ryatt
An alternative spelling for Wyatt. Means just or beautiful boy.
Theodore Ryder
Meaning horse rider.
Theodore Samson
Of the sun.
Theodore Sawyer
Woodcutter.
Theodore Silas
A Greek and Latin name meaning wood or forest.
Theodore Sloan
Fighter or warrior.
Theodore Tate
Cheerful.
Theodore Tatum
Tate’s homestead.
Theodore Thomas
Meaning twin.
Theodore Titan
Defender.
Theodore Vaughn
A Celtic name meaning small.
Theodore Victor
Meaning conqueror.
Theodore Vincent
Conquering.
Theodore Vin
Conquerer.
Theodore Walker
An English name meaning cloth walker.
Theodore Wallis
Stranger.
Theodore Walt
Commander of the army.
Theodore Walter
Commander of the army.
Theodore Warner
Meaning defending warrior.
Theodore Winston
An Old English name meaning joy or stone.
Long middle names for Theodore
These perfect matches for Theodore are longer middle names of three or more syllables.
Theodore Abraham
Meaning exalted father.
Theodore Alistair
Scottish name meaning to defend.
Theodore Anthony
Priceless one.
Theodore Atticus
Meaning belonging to Attica, a region where Athens is located.
Theodore Benedict
Meaning blessed.
Theodore Broderick
An Welsh name meaning son of Rhydderch. Also meaning blood brother in Old Norse.
Theodore Cameron
Meaning crooked river or nose.
Theodore Damian
From the Greek name Damianos which means to overcome or conquer.
Theodore Daniel
God is my judge.
Theodore Dominic
Meaning belonging to the lord.
Theodore Donovan
Meaning dark.
Theodore Edison
Son of Edward.
Theodore Ellery
A unisex name meaning cheerful.
Theodore Elias
Meaning the lord is my god.
Theodore Elliott
Meaning the lord is my God or boldly and rightly.
Theodore Finnegan
Meaning son of fairhaired.
Theodore Gabriel
God is my strength.
Theodore Gideon
Meaning feller.
Theodore Giovanni
Meaning god is gracious.
Theodore Gregory
Watchful and alert.
Theodore Harrison
House ruler.
Theodore Isaiah
Meaning god saves.
Theodore Jeremiah
Meaning god will uplift and weeping prophet.
Theodore Jonathan
God has given.
Theodore Joshua
God is deliverance.
Theodore Julian
Youthful or sky father.
Theodore Killian
Meaning little church.
Theodore Mateo
Meaning gift of god.
Theodore Maverick
Independent. We think this will become a popular middle name with parents due to the hit Top Gun sequel released in 2022.
Theodore Maximilian
Meaning greatest.
Theodore Nathaniel
Meaning gift of god.
Theodore Nicholas
Victory of the people.
Theodore Orion
Meaning boundary or limit.
Theodore Rafferty
Meaning prosperity.
Theodore Sebastian
Venerable.
Theodore William
Resolute protector or strong will warrior.
Theodore Tobias
Meaning goodness of the lord.
Theodore Zachary
Meaning god remembers.
Variations of Theodore
- Teodor
- Teyo
- Thio
- Tio
First names for Theodore as a middle name
What if you want to use Theodore as a middle name? There are some wonderful first names for Theodore as a middle name!
- Alfie Theodore
- Alfred Theodore
- Aidan Theodore
- Benjamin Theodore
- Calvin Theodore
- Elliott Theodore
- Elijah Theodore
- Frederick Theodore
- George Theodore
- Henry Theodore
- Joseph Theodore
- Joshua Theodore
- Isaac Theodore
- Sebastian Theodore
- Walter Theodore
- William Theodore
Sibling names for Theodore
Need to pair the name Theodore with a sibling name? If you are expecting twins or already have a child called Theodore then check out these super cute sibling names that work with Theodore.
Boys
- Alexander
- Dexter
- Elliot
- Ethan
- Felix
- Frederick
- Hugo
- Isaac
- Jasper
- Linus
- Louis
- Maddox
- Maxwell
- Oliver
- Sebastian
- Stanley
- Wilfred
- Zachary
Girls
- Amelia
- Ava
- Charlotte
- Dulcie
- Ella
- Imogen
- Marianne
- Martha
- Octavia
- Penelope
- Scarlett
- Tia
- Violet
Similar names to Theodore
- Benedict
- Frederick
- Harry
- Henry
- Jacoby
- Jonah
- Jonathan
- Joseph
- Leo
- Logan
- Luca
- Matthew
- Max
- Miles
- Nathaniel
- Owen
- Roman
Nicknames for Theodore
- T
- T-dor
- Ted
- Teddy
- Thed
- Theo
- Dory
How to choose a middle name for Theodore
When it comes to making a final decision on a middle name for your baby you may be struggling to agree on a favourite in your family.
To help with the process try these tips:
- Consider sentimental middle names. There may be a particular middle name that has sentimental meaning to your family. You don’t have to have a middle name that has a historic connection to relatives and loved ones, but lots of people do like to use a middle name from a relative.
- Sound it out. Say the name in full out loud so that you get a sense for how the first and middle name options sound with your surname.
- Write it down. Always write down your top choices in full so you can see what the name would look like.
- Take a pause. If you are struggling to agree on your favourite then each write down your top five middle name options. Place them on the fridge and take a week to consider them. You may find your mind has changed in that time.
- Consider the initials. Always think about what the initials of the baby’s full name would spell out, as you don’t want this to be anything unfortunate like Aidan Samuel Smith!
- Ask yourself if the name will suit an adult. Consider whether the name will work well for your child once they have become an adult. Something that seems quirky and cool for a baby may not be so great once they are grown up!
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