♂ Name Théo – gift of God

Origin:	French, ancient Greek, Germanic
Meaning:	gift of God, God, people
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Théo is a French form of Theo, usually associated with names beginning with Theo-, especially Theodor and Theobald. It is commonly understood to mean “gift of God.”

Where does the name Théo come from?

Théo is a French form of the name Theo, which is a short variant of names beginning with “Theo-“, especially of Theodor (of ancient Greek origin) and Theobald (of Old High German origin).

What does the name Théo mean?

Théo means “gift of God.” Without the second name element, Théo just means “God.” In Germanic, Theo means “people.”

Word composition

• Ancient Greek “theós” (θεός) = god, deity
• Ancient Greek “dôron” (δῶρον) = gift
• Old High German “diot” or Germanic “theud” = people

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Last updated: 3/30/2026