Meaning & origin
Where it comes from
Théo is a diminutive of Théophile. Théophile comes from Latin, and ultimately from Ancient Greek.
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How it developed
In French usage, Théo is a diminutive of Théodore. In French usage, Théo is a diminutive of Théophile.
Théo’s family of names
In French usage, Théo is a diminutive of Théodore. In French usage, Théo shares a linguistic root with the Walloon form Teyo. In French usage, Théo has a conventional equivalent in the Dutch form Theo.
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Around the world
Théo has relatives in 6 languages.
6 related names in 6 languages. Point at a dot, or tab to the map and use the arrow keys.
Nicknames & forms 2
Diminutives, pet forms, short forms and variants used alongside the name.
Across languages 4
Equivalents and cognates in other languages, plus older forms it grew from.
People named Théo
- Théo HernandezFrench footballer (born 1997)
- Théo van RysselbergheBelgian painter (1862-1926)
- Théo BongondaDR Congolese footballerborn 1995
- Théo LefèvreBelgian politician (1914-1973)
- Théo PourchaireFrench racing driverborn 2003
- Théo Sarapothe second husband of the French singer Édith Piaf (1936-1970)
- Théo MaledonFrench basketball player (born 2001)
- Théo PellenardFrench footballer (born 1994)
- Théo De PercinFrench footballer (born 2001)
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