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My mother's middle name is Theodosia and I've always loved it. I've thought about using it as a middle name. I'm really starting to like it as a first name, though! I love old-fashioned, vintage names. Do you like Theodosia? I love the nn Thea for it. I know there is a children's book series called Theodosia Throckmorton, so at least there is some association for kids.
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I like the full name, but not the nickname Theo. I don't think I'd use Theodosia as a first name for that reason--even though the nickname may be avoidable, it's always a possibility.
I'm not sure whether or not you know of this, or whether or not anyone else has already mentioned it, since I almost always post before reading the other responses, lest they color mine----but there was the historical personage Theodosia Burr, daughter and only child of Aaron Burr. He was very fond of and devoted to his daughter, and gave her an education unusual for a women at that time. She disappeared at sea at the tragically young age of twenty-nine, most likely died in a shipwreck. She had been emotionally devestated by the death of her only child, a son, and by the vicissitudes her father suffered.
She was the subject of Anya Seton's first novel, "My Theodosia", which is historically accurate with one big exception (the romance with Merriweather Lewis). It's come back into print within the last few years, so if you're interested in the name, you may be interested in the person and the book. I know I would be.
I'm not sure whether or not you know of this, or whether or not anyone else has already mentioned it, since I almost always post before reading the other responses, lest they color mine----but there was the historical personage Theodosia Burr, daughter and only child of Aaron Burr. He was very fond of and devoted to his daughter, and gave her an education unusual for a women at that time. She disappeared at sea at the tragically young age of twenty-nine, most likely died in a shipwreck. She had been emotionally devestated by the death of her only child, a son, and by the vicissitudes her father suffered.
She was the subject of Anya Seton's first novel, "My Theodosia", which is historically accurate with one big exception (the romance with Merriweather Lewis). It's come back into print within the last few years, so if you're interested in the name, you may be interested in the person and the book. I know I would be.
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I did know of Theodosia Burr and the story fascinates me, so I should get the novel. Thanks! :)
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I love Theodosia and I think it is very cool that it is a family name for you!
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What a fun family tree you must have. :-) I adore Theodosia. It's got that "dosey-doe" in the middle that makes me smile every time. I love the nn Dosie / Dodie, but Thea is wonderful as well.
It would make my week if I ever met a little Theodosia. Wow!
My stock combination for her is Ivy Theodosia. I don't have one with Theodosia as the fn, though. Tough one. Theodosia Sibyl? Theodosia Alice / Alix? Theodosia Lily? Theodosia Liv? Theodosia Pearl? Hmmmmm.
It would make my week if I ever met a little Theodosia. Wow!
My stock combination for her is Ivy Theodosia. I don't have one with Theodosia as the fn, though. Tough one. Theodosia Sibyl? Theodosia Alice / Alix? Theodosia Lily? Theodosia Liv? Theodosia Pearl? Hmmmmm.
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I enjoy Theodosia, it sounds very rich (like a food tastes rich, not like money). Thea is a nice and beautiful, I also think that Teddy could be cute, and I like Wordsmith's suggestion of Theda
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It's my favorite Theo- name for a girl. I really don't like Thea at all, but I love the nn Teddy (for a boy or girl).
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