Theda
Fact sheet
- Name
- Theda
- Gender
- Girl name
- Syllables
- 2
Theda is a short and pet form of the ancient Greek names Theodora and Theodosia, which are used in both the German and English-speaking worlds. Both names mean 'God's gift' or 'gift of God'.
What does the name Theda mean?
The name Theda originates as a short form of Theodora from the ancient Greek name Theódōros (Θεόδωρος). This is composed of the ancient Greek terms theós for 'God, divine' and dôron for 'gift, offering'. In the case of Theodosia, Theda derives from the Greek name Theodósios (Θεοδόσιος), where here theós (θεός) means 'God' and dósis (δόσῐς) means 'gift'. Theda is especially common in the German and English-speaking world, although not very frequently. Due to its similarity to currently popular names Thea and Tilda, Theda could gain popularity in the near future. A rare spelling is Teda. It is important not to confuse Theda with the masculine names Thede and Tede, which have a Germanic origin and different meanings.
Where does the name Theda come from?
The first name Theda has its roots in ancient Greek and means 'gift of God' or 'God's gift'.
How do you pronounce Theda?
The pronunciation of Theda is clearly structured and two syllables. In German, the name is usually pronounced as 'Te-da' [ˈteːda]. It begins with a long 'E' sound that conveys a certain brightness, while the second syllable ends open and soft. Theda appears calm and timeless through its simple form – feminine, harmonious, and elegant.
When is the name day of Theda?
The most important name days for Theda, as a variant of Theodora, are February 11 (Theodora the Younger), April 28 (Theodora of Alexandria), and August 29 (Theodora of Thessaloniki). In its role as a variant of Theodosius, Theda has name days on January 11, January 17, February 14, February 15, May 3, and June 14.
Popularity
In Germany, Theda enjoys great popularity. Currently, it ranks 654th on the list of the most common female first names. Its best placement was in 2018 at 575th. In the last ten years, Theda has been given as a first name about 690 times, placing it 665th in the ten-year statistics. From 2010 to 2024, it ranks 748th.
Nicknames & pet names
Teddy / Thedchen
Similar first names
Famous people
- Theda Bara (a well-known silent film star of her time)
Frequently asked questions about the name Theda
What does the name Theda mean?
The name Theda means 'gift of God' or 'God's gift' and originates from the ancient Greek names Theodora and Theodosia.
Where does the name Theda come from?
Theda has its roots in ancient Greek, where the terms for 'God' and 'gift' are combined to create the meaning.
How popular is the name Theda?
Theda is primarily common in the German and English-speaking world, but not very frequently. Due to its similarity to popular names, it may gain popularity in the future.