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Theodosia

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Pronounced thee-ə-DOH-zhah /ˌθi.əˈdoʊ.ʒɑ/Medium

Meaning: From Greek theos, 'God', plus dosis, 'giving, gift' — 'gift of God; giving to God' (the feminine of Theodosius)High

In 30 seconds: A gift of God: Theodosia is Greek for 'gift of God'. Ornate, regal, and warm (a Byzantine empress; a Hamilton song).
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Origin HighGreek
MeaningFrom Greek theos, 'God', plus dosis, 'giving, gift' — 'gift of God; giving to God' (the feminine of Theodosius)
U.S. rank (2025)#4159 ↗ Rising
2025 U.S. births35 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)
Peak year1918
Total births (all-time)≈ 1,704

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 191818802025

U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.

SSA data updated May 2026. How we source & verify this data.

History & Origin

Theodosia comes from Greek theos, 'God', plus dosis, 'giving, gift' — 'gift of God; giving to God' (the feminine of Theodosius). An ornate, regal name (a Byzantine empress; Aaron Burr's daughter, in Hamilton).

It registers thinly today. Rare, gift-of-God at the root, and regal.

Did you know? Theodosia joins Greek theos ('God') with dosis ('gift') — 'gift of God'; borne by a Byzantine empress, and famous from the Hamilton song 'Dear Theodosia'.
Overall data confidence 82%
Behind the Name — Theodosia — etymology

Variations

TheodoraTheodosie

Nicknames

TheoDosia

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If you like Theodosia…

Theodora— a fellow 'gift of God' name
Theadora— a companion spelling
Dorothea— the reverse 'God's gift' name
Theodore— the masculine Theo- name

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Theodosia mean?

Theodosia is Greek for 'gift of God; giving to God'.

How do you pronounce Theodosia?

It's said thee-ə-DOH-zhah /ˌθi.əˈdoʊ.ʒɑ/ — four syllables, stress on the third.

Is Theodosia a boy or girl name?

Theodosia is a girl's name.

How popular is Theodosia?

Theodosia is a rare name in the U.S.

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