I was thinking on this the other day, and decided I like
Dorothea more than
Theodora.
Dorothea seems a little more controlled and natual(but not spineless - the name
Dorothy kicks serious butt and
Dorothea definitely has the same fire), while I find
Theodora almost borderline histronic. It makes me think of
Gloria Swanson in Sunset Boulevard descending the staircase - that is
Theodora to me. Which is fine and good and great; I actually enjoy that a lot. I'm just more of a
Dorothea kinda gal.
I don't think I could use it though. My BFF's mom is a
Dorothy and she and I don't get along real great. So it would be kind of weird.