How to Say "Theodore" in German

Theodor

masculine

The German equivalent of the name Theodore is Theodor.

Theodor is a masculine given name.

Meaning: male given name (name)

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Unlike in English, where 'Teddy' is a common nickname for Theodore, German speakers rarely use Teddy for people because it is almost exclusively reserved for 'Teddybären' or teddy bears.
The name Theodor is derived from the Greek words for 'gift' and 'god', which makes it a 'theophoric' name.
The name Theodor was famously borne by the first President of the Federal Republic of Germany, Theodor Heuss. He is remembered as a key figure in establishing the country's democratic stability.

Präsident Theodore Roosevelt beschloss Anfang des 20. Jahrhunderts, die Außenanlagen des Weißen Hauses wieder öffnen zu lassen, besann sich jedoch eines anderen, als immer wieder Leute zum Westflügel herüberkamen, um einen Blick auf ihn zu erhaschen.
President Theodore Roosevelt decided to reopen the White House grounds in the early 1900s, but changed his mind when people kept wandering over to the West Wing to catch a glimpse of him.
This sentence is useful for seeing the name Theodor used in a historical context.
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Guten Tag, Herr Theodor!
Good day, Mr. Theodore!
Es freut mich, Sie kennenzulernen, Herr Theodor.
Pleased to meet you, Mr. Theodore.
Haben Sie einen Moment, Herr Theodor?
Do you have a moment, Mr. Theodore?
Hallo, Theo! Wie geht es dir?
Hello, Theo! How are you?
Was denkst du darüber, Theo?
What do you think about that, Theo?
Mein Bruder heißt Theodor.
My brother's name is Theodor.
Ist Theodor heute auch dabei?
Is Theodor also coming today?

Two friends are discussing their classmates.

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