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Origin: Greek

Meaning: God's glory

Remind baby how magnificent they are with the honorable feminine moniker Thecla. Meaning “God’s glory,” it has strong Greek roots and was made famous by Saint Thecla of the Christian Church, who is praised for her efforts in empowering women. Her influence inspired women across the world to come together and go against stereotypes. In her honor, people started to name their children Thecla to help encourage their little one’s to be just as strong and influential.