Girl Name
Theora
Theora is a girl's name whose meaning is not firmly attested in the historical record. It is used as a girl's name across several naming traditions, and it is rare in the United States today — outside the SSA top 1,000.
Considering Theora? It is a girl name, and ranks in our Rare popularity tier. Phonetically it shares territory with Thora.
Theora meaning, origin, and usage
Meaning: Theora has a distinctive sound and evolving modern usage.
Origin: Multiple naming traditions are associated with this name.
Pronunciation: Baby Name Studio pronounces Theora as T·H·E·O·R·A, with 6 letters and a girl usage profile.
Popularity: According to Baby Name Studio's 2026 tracker, Theora is an uncommon, standout choice in the Rare tier.
Theora variants, nicknames, middle names, and sibling names
- Variants and spelling ideas: Theoraa, Theorae, Theoray, Theor.
- Nicknames: The and T.
- Middle names: Pair Theora with a middle name that balances its substantial sound; start with the Theora middle name generator.
- Sibling names: Thora, Thyra, Thera, Tiera, Tarra — full picks on the sibling names for Theora guide for a cohesive sibset.
- Similar names: Looking for names that sound like Theora? Browse our names like Theora guide for phonetic-neighbor picks.
- Explore more: use the Baby Name Explorer, name search, AI name generator, and Baby Name Studio homepage.
Frequently asked about Theora
What does the name Theora mean?
Theora has no single meaning that is firmly attested in the historical record. It is used as a girl name in US birth records, and parents usually choose it for its sound rather than a documented meaning.
What is the origin of Theora?
The exact origin of Theora is debated, but it has been used across multiple naming traditions.
How do you pronounce Theora?
Theora has 6 letters and is most commonly stressed on the first syllable.
Is Theora a boy's or girl's name?
Theora is primarily used as a girl's name in US records.
How popular is Theora in 2026?
In our 2026 popularity tracker, Theora sits in the Rare tier — an uncommon, standout choice.
What names are similar to Theora?
Names that share Theora's sound and style include Thora, Thyra, Thera, Tiera, Tarra.
What middle names pair well with Theora?
Good middle-name fits for Theora pair an opposite syllable rhythm: if Theora is short, lean longer (e.g. classical or three-syllable middles); if Theora is longer, a one-syllable middle keeps the full name from feeling heavy.
What are good sibling names for Theora?
Sibling names that pair naturally with Theora share its rhythm without rhyming — Thora, Thyra, Thera all sit comfortably alongside it on a shortlist.