Tudor
Gift of God
Origin
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Name day
Celebrated on February 17
Origin and meaning of Tudor
Tudor is the popular Romanian form of Theodore, from the Greek Theódōros, joining theós, “god”, and dôron, “gift”. Alongside the variants Toader and Tudorel it belongs to the rural tradition of Moldavia and Wallachia, and was borne by Tudor Vladimirescu, leader of the 1821 uprising, and by the poet Tudor Arghezi. After decades of neglect it is fashionable again with Romanian parents, chosen for its short, old-fashioned sound. The name day is 17 February, the feast of Saint Theodore Tiro.
Variants around the world
How Tudor sounds in other languages.
Famous people
- Tudor Arghezi— poet
- Tudor Vianu— writer
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Tudor mean?
The name Tudor means Gift of God.
What is the origin of the name Tudor?
Origin of Tudor: Greek.
When is Tudor's name day?
Tudor's name day is celebrated on February 17.
What are the international variants of the name Tudor?
International variants of Tudor: Teodor, Theodore, Théodore, Teodoro, and Toader.