Theophilus m. Ancient Greek θεός 'god, deity' + Ancient Greek φίλος 'beloved, dear'.
The name of a minor New Testament character, two 2nd C saints, a 5th C saint and pope of Alexandria, a 6th C saint, a 9th C Byzantine emperor, and a 10th C saint and pope of Alexandria. Wycliffite Bible (1395): Theofle, Theofile.