What origin is the name Theora?

Theora comes from greek naming traditions. Names from this origin often carry meanings tied to nature, virtues or heritage.

Is Theora a popular name?

Theora is very rare in official US birth records — fewer than 5 babies of this gender were given the name in any year we checked.

What are good brother names for Theora?

Names from the same greek tradition pair naturally with Theora — for example Alexander, Christopher, Lucas. You can browse more on our greek names page.

Theora

Q: Is Theora a rare name?

Yes. Theora does not appear in US Social Security birth records, which list every name given to at least 5 babies, so it is rare in the US.

Discover the meaning and origin of the name Theora

Theora

Girl

greek

2 syllables

Theora is a greek girl's name meaning "Derived from Greek, this name means 'a thinker' or 'a watcher.' It suggests a person who is observant, contemplative, and philosophical.".

With greek roots, Theora is a girl name that means "Derived from Greek, this name means 'a thinker' or 'a watcher.' It suggests a person who is observant, contemplative, and philosophical.". It has 2 syllables.

Origin: greek
Gender: Girl
Syllables: 2

Meaning compiled from public name lists.

Meaning

Derived from Greek, this name means 'a thinker' or 'a watcher.' It suggests a person who is observant, contemplative, and philosophical.

Popularity

Very rare in US records (source: US Social Security Administration birth records (best rank 2008–2017))

Quick answers about Theora

Very rare in US records

What does Theora mean?

Theora is a girl name of greek origin meaning "Derived from Greek, this name means 'a thinker' or 'a watcher.' It suggests a person who is observant, contemplative, and philosophical.".