Theodis Boy

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Name Meaning & Origin Pronunciation: THEE-oh-dis /θiːˈoʊdɪs/

Origin: Greek; English

Meaning: Greek: 'God-given'; English: 'brave people'

Historical & Cultural Background

The name Theodis has its roots in the Germanic elements "theud," meaning "people" or "nation," and "-ric," meaning "ruler" or "power." This etymology suggests a literal meaning of "ruler of the people." The name evolved through various forms, including Theodoric in Old High German, which was later Latinized as Theodoricus. The transition into English occurred through the influence of Norman French, particularly after the Norman Conquest in the 11th century, where it was adopted as Theodys or Theodis.

Historically, the name is associated with notable figures such as Theodoric the Great, a king of the Ostrogoths who ruled in the 5th and 6th centuries and is remembered for his efforts to unify the Italian peninsula. Theodoric's reign is often marked by a blend of Roman and Gothic cultures, which contributed to the historical significance of the name.

The name also appears in various forms in medieval texts and chronicles, reflecting the influence of Germanic rulers in early medieval Europe. Culturally, Theodis and its variants have been associated with leadership and nobility, resonating with the idea of a strong and just ruler.

This connection to governance and societal order has allowed the name to endure through the centuries. Additionally, diminutive forms such as Theo have emerged, further embedding the name within various cultural contexts.

Overall, Theodis carries a legacy that reflects both its linguistic origins and its historical significance, symbolizing strength and leadership throughout its evolution.

Famous people named Theodis

In this section, you will find notable people named Theodis. We include individuals across a wide range of fields, including actors known for their work in film, television, and stage productions. You'll also find musicians, directors, and other public figures named Theodis who have made a significant impact on popular culture.

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Theodis Beal is a singer best known for his work with the gospel group The Gospel Keynotes.

Sibling suggestions

If you're looking for sibling name ideas that pair well with Theodis, the following options are frequently chosen as complementary choices by parents.

TheodoreTheodoraTheoDorianTobiasTobiah

Similar names

Based on our extensive baby names database, several names share stylistic or phonetic similarities with Theodis. These names can serve as alternatives to the sibling suggestions listed above and may help you find the perfect complementary name for your growing family.

TheonThaddeusTobiasTitusTobiahDariusEliasSilasCyrusAmias

U.S. Historical Usage

The name Theodis was first seen in the United States in 1911.

Theodis has ranked as high as #2165 nationally, which occurred in 1955, and has been most popular in Arkansas, Alabama, Georgia, Mississippi, and Florida.

In the past 5 years the name Theodis has been trending down compared to the previous 5 years.

Popularity Over Time (National)

The name Theodis is part of our comprehensive baby names database, which includes Social Security Administration (SSA) data dating back to 1880—the first official year of state and national tracking. The chart below shows when Theodis was first recorded in the United States and illustrates how its popularity has risen and fallen over time.

Popularity Over Time (National) — Table

We track the national popularity of each baby name annually. The table below displays each year along with the number of births reported by the Social Security Administration. This data combines all state-level reporting from the SSA's baby names database to provide a comprehensive view of overall birth counts for Theodis.

Year Total Births Boy
2021 8 8
2016 5 5
2014 5 5
2013 8 8
2012 5 5
2011 5 5
2008 7 7
2006 7 7
2005 9 9
2003 10 10
2000 7 7
1999 8 8
1998 7 7
1997 10 10
1996 8 8
1994 9 9
1993 14 14
1992 12 12
1991 11 11
1990 18 18
1989 11 11
1988 7 7
1987 11 11
1986 16 16
1985 20 20
1984 24 24
1983 14 14
1982 17 17
1981 22 22
1980 23 23
1979 34 34
1978 13 13
1977 23 23
1976 20 20
1975 41 41
1974 18 18
1973 23 23
1972 17 17
1971 21 21
1970 27 27
1969 23 23
1968 22 22
1967 33 33
1966 25 25
1965 38 38
1964 27 27
1963 21 21
1962 33 33
1961 31 31
1960 41 41
1959 37 37
1958 50 50
1957 29 29
1956 44 44
1955 61 61
1954 37 37
1953 45 45
1952 59 59
1951 38 38
1950 49 49
1949 47 47
1948 49 49
1947 48 48
1946 38 38
1945 37 37
1944 40 40
1943 29 29
1942 40 40
1941 27 27
1940 39 39
1939 35 35
1938 30 30
1937 31 31
1936 26 26
1935 19 19
1934 41 41
1933 29 29
1932 26 26
1931 28 28
1930 19 19
1929 23 23
1928 27 27
1927 19 19
1926 12 12
1925 15 15
1924 16 16
1923 22 22
1922 20 20
1921 16 16
1920 14 14
1919 20 20
1918 8 8
1916 15 15
1915 9 9
1914 6 6
1911 6 6

Top States for Theodis (1987)

We track the most popular states for each baby name every year and highlight the locations where the name appears most frequently. The table below shows the five states with the highest number of births for this name in the selected year. Use the toggle to expand the list to every state with reported births.

State Births Share
FL 5
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