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Theodora

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Babynameadvice · 19/03/2023 15:43

Hi everyone. We both really love Theodora for our daughter who is due next month. What do you think when you hear this name?

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SnuggleBuggleBoo · 19/03/2023 15:45

I think it's pretty. I know a Theodora nicknamed Thea.

Potatomashed · 19/03/2023 15:47

I love this name!

WhisperingAutistic · 19/03/2023 16:00

I'm in my 40s and I think of the ITV show, Wizadora.
Obviously this wouldn't be the association for people who are younger or the child's peers.

FlutterbButterfly · 19/03/2023 16:23

It's lovely OP, a known name but not used too often. I'm a teacher and I've come across maybe 4 or 5- one was called Teddy, another Tiggy and there was also a Dora.

I'm quite a fan of 'dora names, I also like;

Isadora
Pandora

Luredbyapomegranate · 19/03/2023 16:38

It’s nice enough, but this group of names - Theo /Theodore / Thea /Theodora - is mega popular so she will be one of many

HunterHearstHelmsley · 19/03/2023 18:08

WhisperingAutistic · 19/03/2023 16:00

I'm in my 40s and I think of the ITV show, Wizadora.
Obviously this wouldn't be the association for people who are younger or the child's peers.

Exactly this for me. As soon as I read the title, the theme song went around my head.

Thea is pretty though.

JustMaggie · 19/03/2023 20:05

It's a beautiful name, I love it

Twoinapod · 19/03/2023 20:24

WhisperingAutistic · 19/03/2023 16:00

I'm in my 40s and I think of the ITV show, Wizadora.
Obviously this wouldn't be the association for people who are younger or the child's peers.

I’m early 30s and immediately thought the same. Was on tv when I was a kid.

atthebottomofthehill · 19/03/2023 20:29

... we adore her!

I like it though.

Choconut · 19/03/2023 20:33

It just makes me think dopey dora, I don't like it at all. I love Thea though.

ChildrenOfTheQuorn · 20/03/2023 20:09

I think of Wizadora too 🤣

ourflagmeansdeath · 20/03/2023 20:16

I like Theodora, it's pretty to me so go for it if you like it. She may get misread for Theodore a lot though and then thought of as a boy but it's still a beautiful name. I also like Dorothea!

NeverTrustAPoliceman · 20/03/2023 20:39

I know one, usually called Dora. She is a delightful child.

peaceinourtime · 22/03/2023 00:31

It's nice, a nickname could also be Theo.

CC4712 · 22/03/2023 00:38

Any 4 syllable name is a mouthful! I'm personally not keen on the 'need' to have a nn because the given name is SO long. I sound awful, but also not keen on most female versions of traditionally male names eg Theo.

If you love it, use it. I personally don't like it though, as sounds like a male name, trying to be used for a girl by adding Dora the explorer!

VenusClapTrap · 22/03/2023 06:47

Bit too long and fussy for me. I like Thea though.

HalleLouja · 22/03/2023 07:07

My grandma was a Theodora. Everyone knew her by Lola…. No idea why. Prefer Thea but that is the Greek word for Aunt.

fruitandfibreg · 22/03/2023 18:48

I love it

Mummytobe333 · 23/03/2023 12:07

Love it 💓 our girl is called Thea and everyone comments how pretty it is.

MissHavishamsMouldyOldCake · 23/03/2023 12:16

Ungainly Victorian headmistress with an anger management issue.

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