Gift of God
Theda is a short form of Theodora, which is the feminine version of Theodore. It rose to prominence in the early 20th century, largely due to the fame of silent film star Theda Bara. The name shares the same etymological roots as Dorothy, just with the components reversed.
Less common today
Theda isn't in the latest US Top 1000. It last peaked at #9,352 in 1991.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
Famous silent film actress and early cinema sex symbol
Influential American sociologist and political scientist
Regent of the County of East Friesland in the 15th century
