Names Theotonius

Theotonius

Gender
Male (Masculine | Boy)
Usage/Origins
History
Meaning
The name Theotonius means "straining towards God" or "godly tension."
Popularity
The name Theotonius is not very popular outside of Portugal, where it is most common.

cartoon of the name Theotonius
Cartoon of Theotonius

Theotonius Name meanings & History

The name Theotonius is derived from the Greek word "theos," which means god, and "tonos," which means tension or strain. It is also related to the Latin name Antonius, which means "priceless" or "invaluable.". The name Theotonius means "straining towards God" or "godly tension.". Theotonius of Coimbra (c. 1082 - 1162) was a Canon Regular and royal advisor. He is noted in Portugal, for being the first prior of the Monastery of the Holy Cross in Coimbra, Portugal. He is celebrated as the reformer of religious life in Portugal, and is the first Portuguese saint. The name Theotonius is traditionally given to boys.

Zodiac Sign of Theotonius: Truth Sagittarius,Doubting Thomas Pisces

Synonyms of Theotonius:

T: Tacky,Touchy,Talkative,Tireless,Doubting Thomas,Truth,Testy

H: Hobnobbing,Hope,Haggle,Hyper,Heart's Desire

E: Expressive,Environment,Exaggerate,Enliven,Enlighten,Entertain

O: Ostentatious,Obsolete,Organized,Obstinate,Obsessive

N: Nagging,Nice,Nitpicking,Neurosis,Nervous,Nutrition,Neat

I: Intimate,Indulgence,Involved

U: Undermining,Unity,Utopia,Universality,Understanding

S: Sex,Social Standing,Success,Security,Sensuality,Status,Solidity

Theotonius is:

  • a Boring name
  • a Delicate name
  • a Informal name
  • a Urban name
  • a Youthful name