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Thaddeus

"Courageous heart or praise"

Pronunciation:T-H-A-D-D-E-U-S

Key Insights

Popularity

Distinctive

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Numerology

Number 1

leader

Length

8 Letters

3 Vowels, 5 Consonants

Syllables

2 Syllables

Easy to pronounce

Thaddeus Name Meaning & Origin

Origin & Sound

Thaddeus is a boy name of Latin and English origin, meaning "Courageous heart or praise". It is spelled with 8 letters — 3 vowels and 5 consonants. The name opens on a creative note and closes with a emotional one. Familiar short forms and variants include thad and taddeus.

Popularity & Notable Bearers

Thaddeus is a popular choice for parents in United States and United Kingdom. Notable people named Thaddeus include Saint Thaddeus / Jude the Apostle (Patron saint of lost causes) and Thaddeus Stevens (Iconic American statesman and leader of Radical Republicans).

Numerology & Astrology

In numerology, Thaddeus carries Life Path Number 1, linked to qualities like leader, independent and ambitious. Its lucky numbers are 1, 10 and 19. Favourable associations include the colours gold and orange, the days Sunday and Monday and the stone Ruby. Astrologically, Thaddeus aligns with the Virgo sign — a Earth sign and ruled by Mercury. Those who share this name are often associated with traits such as Analytical, Hardworking and Practical. It is considered most compatible with Taurus and Capricorn.

Global Popularity & International Usage

Numerology & Life Path Analysis

1

Life Path Number

Life Path 1: The Numerological Blueprint

"Natural leaders with a pioneering spirit and strong willpower."

Core Numerological Traits:

leaderindependentambitiousoriginal

Lucky Colors

Gold, Orange

Lucky Days

Sunday, Monday

Power Gemstone

Ruby

Astrological Profile & Zodiac Compatibility

virgo

Sun Sign (Conscious Self)

ElementEarth
Ruling PlanetMercury
Key TraitsAnalytical, Hardworking, Practical
Compatible SignsTaurus, Capricorn

virgo

Moon Sign (Emotional Self)

Emotional SelfAnalytical, Practical, Helpful, Organized

Astrological Compatibility

Most Compatible Zodiac Signs:

Taurus, Capricorn share harmonic energy with virgo, creating naturally aligned relationships and partnerships.

Challenging Pairings:

While Gemini and Sagittarius may present friction, diverse zodiac combinations often foster growth and mutual understanding.

Letter Analysis

T
First Letter
Cornerstone
naturecreative
elementearth
rulingmars
s
Last Letter
Capstone
natureemotional
elementwater
rulingmoon

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Name Forms & Variations

Nicknames

thad

Alternate Spellings

taddeus

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Curated by Attaullah Siddiqui, Founder & Editor at Nurturepedia. Name meanings and origins are verified against authoritative etymology and historical naming references.