Sibling names for Theodora
Names that sound like they belong in the same family as Theodora usually share its era. These sister and brother names rose and fell on a similar curve to Theodora, whose busiest decade was the 2020s, and are about as common, so neither child's name will feel dated or unusual next to the other.
Sister names for Theodora
| Name | Meaning | Rank 2025 | Babies, last 5 years | Peak decade |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Willa | feminine of Will (William) | #422 | 3,874 | 2010s |
| Carlota | #3,657 | 277 | 1920s | |
| Veda | knowledge (Sanskrit) | #739 | 1,748 | 2010s |
| Rosalie | rose (from Latin Rosalia) | #171 | 8,434 | 1930s |
| Frankie | pet form of Frank, Francis or Frances | #552 | 2,696 | 1950s |
| Winona | firstborn daughter (Dakota) | #627 | 1,604 | 1920s |
| Rhea | #639 | 2,501 | 2020s | |
| Lettie | joy, gladness (pet form of Letitia) | #757 | 1,236 | 1920s |
| Clementine | merciful (feminine of Clement) | #456 | 2,985 | 2020s |
| Eloisa | #1,529 | 574 | 1920s | |
| Adela | #1,151 | 1,067 | 2010s |
Brother names for Theodora
| Name | Meaning | Rank 2025 | Babies, last 5 years | Peak decade |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Benedict | blessed | #814 | 1,260 | 2020s |
| Augustine | venerable, majestic (from Augustus) | #545 | 2,449 | 2020s |
| Loyal | loyal, faithful | #983 | 1,577 | 2020s |
| Mack | #463 | 3,051 | 1940s | |
| Leon | lion | #138 | 12,186 | 1920s |
| Denver | #518 | 3,025 | 2020s | |
| Lucien | of Lucius (light) | #899 | 1,154 | 2010s |
| Conrad | bold counsel | #417 | 3,039 | 1930s |
| Ellis | from Elis, a medieval form of Elijah | #243 | 6,029 | 2010s |
| Felix | happy, lucky | #175 | 9,986 | 2010s |
| Alden | old friend (Old English) | #598 | 2,243 | 2010s |
| Sterling | #346 | 4,268 | 2010s |
Theodora's era
Theodora ranked #726 for girls in 2025, against #2,315 in 2015. Its best year was 1908, at #506. Names that rose and fell with it share its period feel, which keeps the set consistent.
Timeless names that go with any sibling
These names have been used steadily for a hundred years, so they sit comfortably next to a name from any era, Theodora included.
Girls: Elizabeth, Maria, Lydia, Cecilia, Julia, Miriam. Boys: Samuel, Anthony, Wesley, Vincent, Calvin, Victor.
Same era, but close to Theodora
These names follow Theodora's curve too, but we left them out above because they share a first letter or an ending with Theodora. Some parents like that echo; if you do, start here.
- Eleanora same ending as Theodora
How these were chosen
Each suggestion's share of US babies has followed a curve close to Theodora's since 1880, and its recent number of babies is within about twelve times Theodora's, so the names are in the same league. Names starting with the same letter as Theodora or with the same ending are left out, so the names go together without matching. Spellings of Theodora itself are excluded.