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Theo

The name Theo has Greek origins. The meaning of Theo comes from the Greek word ‘theos’ which translates to ‘God’. French footballer Theo Hernández, who plays the left back for A.C. Milan, and Theo Van Gogh, younger brother to Vincent Van Gogh, are some of the notable Theos around the world. Theo is also considered the nickname for Theodore.

Gender

Boy

Meaning

gift of God

Origin

Diminutive of Theodore

Numerology

T is for treasure, that of your friendship.

H is for heavenly, your spirit is strong.

E is for enjoy, your life can be fun!

O is for old fashioned, you cherish the past.

Lucky

Theo lucky number is 3.

The number 3 has always held powerful symbolism. Think about good things coming in 3s, the birth-life-death cycle, the mind-body-soul connection, the 3 acts of a typical story. Wherever the number 3 shows up in your life, it's generally an omen of creativity, communication, optimism, and curiosity!

Famous People Named Theo

  • Theodorus "Theo" van Gogh Dutch art dealer; brother of Vincent van Gogh
  • John Theodore "Theo" Rossi American actor
  • Theo James (born Theodore Peter James Kinnaird Taptiklis) English actor
  • Theo Nathaniel Epstein American baseball team president
  • Theoren Wallace "Theo" Fleury Canadian ice hockey player
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Theo in Pop Culture

  • Theodore "Theo" Huxtable character on TV's "The Cosby Show"
  • Theodore "Theo" Kojak character on TV's "Kojak"
  • Theo Faron main character in the film Children of Men
  • Theo Decker main character in "The Goldfinch" by Donna Tartt
  • Theo Sipowicz character on TV's "NYPD BLUE"
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