Theodore

Theodore comes from the Greek name Θεοδωρος (Theodoros), which meant "Gift of God" from Greek θεος (theos) "god" and δωρον (doron) "gift". Diminutives in English include Ted, Teddy and Theo. (Ted[dy] can also be diminutive for Edward.)

Characters known only as Theodore in the works of Harry Turtledove:
 * Theodore (Islands in the Sea), a Catholic priest in the short story "Islands in the Sea".
 * Theodore (Farmers' Law), the murder victim in the short story "Farmers' Law".

Characters with the first name of Theodore:
 * Theodore Roosevelt, a historical President of the United States who plays a major role in the Southern Victory series.
 * Theodore Sturgeon, a historical American science fiction author referenced in the novel Second Contact.

Characters with the first name of Theo:
 * Theo Hossbach, a fictional German panzer radio operator and POV in The War That Came Early.

Characters with the first name of Theodorick:
 * Theodorick Bradford, historic Union soldier appearing in Fort Pillow.

Characters with the first name of Ted or Teddy:
 * Teddy, a crippled War of Secession veteran appearing briefly in How Few Remain.
 * Ted Canter, one of the Gators in "Designated Hitter".
 * Ted Collins, main character of "Gladly Wolde He Lerne".
 * Ted Culligan, Manitoban farm boy in Southern Victory.
 * Teddy Fitzgerald, tank gunner appearing briefly in Return Engagement.
 * Ted Williams, historic baseballer appearing in The Man With the Iron Heart.