Theodosia Girl

Popularity: #913 · Trend: ↗ Rising

Name Meaning & Origin Pronunciation: thee-OD-oh-zhah //θiˈoʊdəziə//

Origin: Greek; Latin

Meaning: Greek: 'God's gift'; Latin: 'gift of God'

Historical & Cultural Background

The name Theodosia has its roots in ancient Greek, derived from the elements "theos," meaning "god," and "dosis," meaning "giving" or "gift." Thus, Theodosia can be interpreted as "given by God" or "gift of God." The name was adopted into Latin as Theodosia, which was then incorporated into various languages, including Old French, before making its way into English. Theodosia has been used in various forms throughout history, often associated with Christian contexts due to its divine connotation.

Historically, Theodosia has been borne by several notable figures, particularly in the early Christian era. One of the earliest recorded saints named Theodosia was a martyr from the 4th century, venerated in both the Eastern Orthodox and Roman Catholic traditions.

Her feast day is celebrated on September 29, and she is often depicted in religious art, which contributed to the name's prominence in Christian communities. Additionally, Theodosia was used by several Byzantine emperors, further solidifying its status in historical records.

The name appears in various texts and translations, including the works of early Christian theologians and in the context of hagiographies. Culturally, Theodosia has resonated through literature and art, often symbolizing divine favor or grace.

The name has been associated with strength and virtue, reflecting the qualities attributed to its bearers in historical narratives. In the 18th century, Theodosia became more widely recognized in English-speaking regions, partly due to the influence of prominent individuals, such as Theodosia Burr, daughter of the American politician Aaron Burr.

The name has also inspired various diminutive forms, such as Thea or Dottie, which have been used affectionately throughout history. Overall, Theodosia embodies a rich tapestry of linguistic, historical, and cultural significance.

Famous people named Theodosia

In this section, you will find notable people named Theodosia. 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 Theodosia who have made a significant impact on popular culture.

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Theodosia Burr Alston was a socialite best known for being the daughter of Aaron Burr and her mysterious disappearance.

Fictional characters named Theodosia

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Theodosia Throckmorton is a fictional character from the book series Theodosia and the Serpents of Chaos. She is a young Egyptologist who battles ancient curses and magical forces to protect her family and the world.

Sibling suggestions

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

TheodoraDorotheaIsadoraEudociaCassandraOctavia

Similar names

Based on our extensive baby names database, several names share stylistic or phonetic similarities with Theodosia. 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.

TheaDorotheaAdelaideEudociaSeleneCassandraAthenaPenelope

U.S. Historical Usage

The name Theodosia was first seen in the United States in 1880.

Theodosia has ranked as high as #2025 nationally, which occurred in 1918, and has been most popular in Pennsylvania, North Carolina, Michigan, South Carolina, and Georgia.

In the past 5 years the name Theodosia has been trending up compared to the previous 5 years.

Popularity Over Time (National)

The name Theodosia 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 Theodosia 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 Theodosia.

Year Total Births Girl
2025 35 35
2024 29 29
2023 31 31
2022 27 27
2021 36 36
2020 20 20
2019 21 21
2018 11 11
2017 11 11
2016 6 6
2006 6 6
1994 5 5
1990 7 7
1989 6 6
1982 7 7
1981 6 6
1980 5 5
1979 5 5
1977 7 7
1976 7 7
1975 8 8
1974 10 10
1973 5 5
1972 6 6
1971 7 7
1970 9 9
1969 7 7
1968 7 7
1967 6 6
1966 7 7
1964 11 11
1963 6 6
1962 9 9
1961 12 12
1960 9 9
1959 8 8
1958 15 15
1957 13 13
1956 13 13
1955 16 16
1954 7 7
1953 8 8
1952 15 15
1951 19 19
1950 15 15
1949 13 13
1948 10 10
1947 21 21
1946 14 14
1945 15 15
1944 17 17
1943 12 12
1942 16 16
1941 14 14
1940 18 18
1939 7 7
1938 11 11
1937 15 15
1936 21 21
1935 13 13
1934 16 16
1933 12 12
1932 13 13
1931 18 18
1930 24 24
1929 20 20
1928 23 23
1927 32 32
1926 33 33
1925 25 25
1924 32 32
1923 30 30
1922 32 32
1921 36 36
1920 37 37
1919 39 39
1918 45 45
1917 30 30
1916 40 40
1915 15 15
1914 25 25
1913 19 19
1912 26 26
1911 17 17
1910 14 14
1909 13 13
1908 11 11
1907 15 15
1906 7 7
1905 6 6
1904 13 13
1903 12 12
1902 7 7
1901 9 9
1900 12 12
1899 8 8
1898 10 10
1897 8 8
1896 5 5
1895 19 19
1894 8 8
1893 18 18
1892 15 15
1891 9 9
1890 10 10
1889 9 9
1888 5 5
1887 8 8
1886 11 11
1885 10 10
1884 7 7
1883 10 10
1882 8 8
1881 6 6
1880 10 10

Top States for Theodosia (2021)

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.

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