Theophile
Meaning of Theophile
The name Theophile is of French origin and is predominantly used for boys. It is pronounced as "teh-OH-feel" (/te.o.fil/). An alternative variation of the name is Theophilus.
In terms of popularity, Theophile has a relatively low occurrence in the United States, with only 5 occurrences in 2020 and a ranking of 11,995. However, it did have some periods where it was more popular, such as in the early 20th century when it ranked within the top 10, reaching its highest rank of 2,048 in 1928.
The name Theophile carries a sense of uniqueness and sophistication. It derives from the Greek words "theos" meaning "god" and "philos" meaning "lover," giving it the beautiful meaning of "lover of God." This name has historical and biblical associations as well. In the Bible, there is a mention of a person named Theophilus who was addressed by Luke at the beginning of his gospel and also in Acts.
Choosing the name Theophile for your baby boy would give him an elegant and meaningful name with deep roots in history and spirituality.
Pronunciation
French
- Pronunced as teh-OH-feel (/te.o.fil/)
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Notable People Named Theophile
| Pierre Jules Théophile Gautier was a versatile French writer known for his poetry, novels, journalism, and art criticism. |
| Théophile de Giraud is a Belgian writer, philosopher, and activist known for his contributions to the French language. |
| Théophile Alexandre Steinlen was a Swiss-born French Art Nouveau painter and printmaker known for his politically engaged work and collaborations with anarchist and socialist press. |
| Théophile Hamel - Théophile-Abraham Hamel was a 19th-century Canadian artist known for his portraits and religious paintings in Quebec. |
| Théophile de Bock - Théophile Emile Achille de Bock was a Dutch painter known for his Dutch landscape paintings, admired by Hague School supporters and even recognized by Van Gogh for his artistic temperament. |
| Théophile Poilpot, also known as Théophile-François-Henri Poilpot, was a French panorama painter. |
| Simon Clément Louis Théophile Silvestre was a renowned French art historian and critic, famous for his work "History of Living Artists, French and Foreign: Studies from Nature." |
| Jean Théophile Homolle was a French archaeologist and classical philologist. |
| Théophile Lemay was a farmer, notary, and political figure in Lower Canada, representing Rouville in the Legislative Assembly of Lower Canada from 1832 to 1834. |
| Théophile Archambault, a French psychiatrist from Tours. |
| Théophile Le Grand de la Liraye - Théophile Le Grand de la Liraÿe was a French Roman Catholic priest known for compiling a French-Vietnamese dictionary in Vietnam during the 19th century. |
| Théophile Speicher was a Luxembourgish footballer known for playing as a forward and representing CA Spora Luxembourg. |
| Théophile Barrau was a French sculptor known for his work in the late 19th and early 20th centuries. |
| Théophile Beeckman was a Belgian professional road bicycle racer. |
| Théophile Naël is a French racing driver and the 2023 F4 Spanish champion, set to race in the 2024 Formula Regional European Championship for Saintéloc Racing. |
