Theda is a lovely feminine given name of Greek origin, meaning "Give to God." It is primarily used for girls. Notable individuals bearing this name include Theda Bara, a prominent American silent film actress and sex symbol, as well as Theda Marshall, a player in the All-American Girls Professional Baseball League. The name also belongs to Theda Skocpol, an accomplished American sociologist and political scientist, and Theda Ukena, a regent of the County of East Frisia. Additionally, Theda Funnie is a fictional character from the animated television series Doug. For related names, one may also consider Theodosia and Theodora.
Theda Bara, born Theodosia Burr Goodman, was a prominent American silent film and stage actress, best known for her femme fatale roles that earned her the nickname "The Vamp." Born to a Jewish family in Cincinnati, Ohio, in 1885, Bara became one of the most popular actresses of the silent era and a significant early sex symbol in cinema. She made over 40 films between 1914 and 1926, mostly at the Fox Studios, where she was the biggest star. However, after leaving Fox in 1919, she struggled to recapture her previous success. Bara's fame and image drew large crowds to the theater, but her acting was often criticized. Despite her attempts to play wholesome heroines, she was typecast as the exotic seductress due to her early success in vamp roles. Bara never appeared in any sound films and retired from acting in 1926 after her marriage to Charles Brabin. The origin of her stage name and persona was a subject of dispute, as her public image was carefully crafted to enhance her exotic appeal to moviegoers. Theda Bara passed away on April 7, 1955, leaving behind a legacy as one of the iconic figures of the silent film era.
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