Theodora

[Jooni]

DH loves this name. I like it too, though it's a bit longer and fussier than I'd usually go for. I do like the various shortenings though.

What do you think?

[Anyhooo]

Isnt that robbie williams daughters name? They call her teddy i think.
I quite like it.

[Tigersteeth]

I know a Theodora, nn. Dora. I think it's lovely; feminine but not fussy, simple, rare but easily understood. I thought about calling mine Cora after that!

[CannotEvenDeal]

It's lovely!

[NC1nightstand]

It's beautiful!

[Sophronia]

I like it

[GloriousGusset]

Fussy and old fashioned.

[BreakfastAtSquiffanys]

I prefer the anagram Dorothea

[LonnyVonnyWilsonFrickett]

What about Thea, which is the feminine form of Theo?

[Pallisers]

Like it but LOVE Dorothea which is a slightly different version (and name of one of the best heroines ever in literature)

[Aquamarine1029]

How about Thea instead?

[chatnanny]

I love it. Keeps options for NNs too, Dora or Thea.

[Pluto30]

I really like Theodora.

Strangely don't like Theodore for a boy at all

I know two Theodoras and both get called Theo for short, but I prefer Dora. You could also get Ted/Teddy or Thea.

[JournosAreLazy]

I like it and I also like the potential nn's Thea, Dora or Teddy.

[MitzyLeFrouf]

First thought was a Chalet School book where a bad tempered tearaway called Theodora is sent to the Chalet School and undergoes the mandatory name change.

“Has it ever struck you what a ghastly name Theodora is? Enough to make any girl hit the ceiling.”

“...what about ‘Ted’? That’s pounds better! I wouldn’t call a dog I liked ‘Theodora’, but ‘Ted’ has a tang to it.”

Now I wouldn’t go as far as to say 'ghastly' but I do think Theodora is a bit grannyish and cumbersome.

[PointlessUsername]

I love it!

[Jooni]

Thanks for the opinions so far. Most seem to quite like it, and I have to say it is growing on me!

[chatnanny]

Mitzy - the fact it was so unfashionable in the Chalet school era means it's right on trend now though! ;)

[Cosmicglitterpug]

I love it. I know an adult who goes by Theo.

[MitzyLeFrouf]

I'm sure you're right chatnanny. It will be a while before Madge and Mary-Lou are back on trend!

[indigo13]

Theodora is near to the top of my list, I love it