Theophilus

Luke wrote in the classical Greek style, and when he addresses his works to "Theophilus," it was most likely a literary convention. Theophilus means "one who loves God," and it stands for the whole audience whom Luke is addressing.

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Victorian writers had a similar convention where they would address their audience as "dear reader," or "gentle reader." Luke addresses his readership under the collective metaphor "Theophilus," that is, "dear lover of God" or dear "beloved of God."

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I like the name, but it does sound a little like "the awfullest."

This is also the name of the main character of the 'Theophilus' comic strip (as well as being the name of the comic strip itself). The Christian comic strip was founded by illustrator Bob West and syndicated from February 6, 1966 through April 19, 2002.

Two modern bearers of this name:

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Theophilus Musa London (born February 23, 1987, Trinidad and Tobago), Trinidadian-American rapper, singer, songwriter, DJ, record producer, actor, fashion designer.
Theophilus "Theo" Martins III (born 1987, Providence, Rhode Island), Nigerian-American rapper, singer, songwriter, DJ, producer, and model.

I believe there is a singer/rapper guy who uses this as a stage name. I hope to god for his sake that it isn't his real name.

In the New Testament, the books of Luke and Acts were written to Theophilus, a Greek man of God, by the physician Luke. We don't know much about him, other than that he probably chose the name for himself after he converted to Christianity. (As a sidenote, I adore this name and plan on using it for my son).

This is one of the real middle names of Mozart. His full name is Johannes Chrysostomus Wolfgangus Theophilus Mozart.