Greek · Boy name
Theo
“short form of Theodore, gift of God”
About the name Theo
Theo is a short form of Theodore, from the Greek Theodoros, meaning gift of God, and of other names beginning with the Greek element theos, meaning god, such as Theobald and Theophilus. It is now often given as an independent name. Theo van Gogh, a Dutch art dealer, supported his brother Vincent financially and emotionally, and their extensive correspondence is a major source on the painter’s life. In the television sitcom The Cosby Show, Theo Huxtable is the only son of the family. Théo is the French spelling and Teo the Italian and Spanish one.
- Meaning
- short form of Theodore, gift of God
- Origin
- Greek
- Gender
- Boy
- Pronunciation
- THEE-oh(2 syl.)
Middle names for Theo
- Theo James
- Theo Alexander
- Theo Henry
- Theo William
- Theo Thomas
Questions about Theo
- What does Theo mean?
- Theo is a Greek name meaning "short form of Theodore, gift of God".
- How do you pronounce Theo?
- Theo is pronounced THEE-oh, with emphasis on the first syllable.
- What are variants of Theo?
- Variants of Theo include Teo, Théo.
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