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Thoughts on Theo?

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toadstool32 · 18/09/2021 17:47

Defo hate Theodore but is Theo ok in its own right?

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TheWonderCat · 19/09/2021 13:50

I have a Theo who is just Theo!

Obviously I love the name. There are two more in his year at school.

emmathedilemma · 19/09/2021 13:45

I like it but every other baby seems to be called Theo or Rueben in the last couple of years!

manquedutemps · 19/09/2021 13:42

Just thinking of a woman I knew called Kate, who often had to explain she was just Kate, not Katherine.

Partey · 19/09/2021 13:41

I’ve got a Theo, he’s the only one at his (v large) school. We occasionally come across others but it’s fairly rare

manquedutemps · 19/09/2021 13:37

I like both, but I think it is going to be hard for the kid to be constantly explaining that he isn't Theodor officially.
It isn't a standalone name in my experience.

Biscuitsneeded · 19/09/2021 12:51

I have a 14 year old Theo and it wasn't so popular when we named him. I still like it as a name though and more importantly, he likes it!

Blubells · 19/09/2021 09:50

If you hate Theodore, I'd probably not name your child a nickname version of it.

Chunkymenrock · 19/09/2021 09:16

Common here, so gone off it. Are you ready for the proliferation of "Fee-o" pronunciations though?

peoniesandpastels · 19/09/2021 09:04

I love Theo and Theodore. The name is definitely having a moment right now, so likely to be a few other Theos amongst his peer group if that's the sort of thing that bothers you.

Saladovercrispsanyday · 19/09/2021 09:01

Unusual to “hate” a name
But consider a very close derivative of it
Probably not the name for you!

bloominglovelyorange · 19/09/2021 08:58

Totally agree @PoolNooodle I don't understand it.

Love the name Theo and haven't actually met any!

PoolNooodle · 19/09/2021 01:00

I never get when people say to put the longer name on the BC it literally makes no sense as when they go to school etc they will be officially known as Theodore which is not what the op wants, why do people suggest that? It’s really odd especially considering she said she hates Theodore she’s not going to “just put it on the BC” as if that’s a small thing?! It means that that is his official name and all letters would be in the name Theodore and that’s what she will have to call him to anywhere official. Theo is fine on its own, not my cup of tea but it’s fine as it is.

Beebababadabo · 19/09/2021 00:51

If you call them Theo but could Theodore just on the birth certificate then it gives them the option to call themselves Ted, Theo, or Theodore. I like the meaning of Theodore but agree prefer Theo.

manhattenrain · 19/09/2021 00:45

Not a fan of Theo but it's definitely nicer than Theodore.

TatianaBis · 19/09/2021 00:37

Fine but there are so many of them

Kite22 · 18/09/2021 23:08

I like it

DoucheCanoe · 18/09/2021 23:00

I know a few and like it.

Not keen on Theodore. Lots of shortened versions being used as stand a lone names now so it'll seem "normal" by the time this generation grows up any way.

Littlefish · 18/09/2021 22:57

Love it.

FurzeMinister · 18/09/2021 22:55

I'd use Theo as a short form of Theodore, Theodor, etc. not as a stand-alone name.

PaolaDiLorenzo · 18/09/2021 22:44

I really like it and I prefer it to Theodore.

IamJuliaJohnson · 18/09/2021 22:41

I like that Theodore means ‘God’s gift). Theo on its own is fine but technically just means God.

DramaAlpaca · 18/09/2021 22:25

It's not my cup of tea at all, but Theo is fine as a standalone name.

Purplesparkle34 · 18/09/2021 22:22

Nice name but very popular.

idontlikealdi · 18/09/2021 21:54

I love it.

tinytoucan · 18/09/2021 21:48

It’s lovely. It is popular as others have said, but I wouldn’t say overused.