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Boy's nameOrigin: GreekName day: 9 NovemberName day in 5 European calendars

Teodor

[ˈtɛɔdɔr]

Teodor is a classic masculine name celebrated for its rich Greek heritage and enduring Christian tradition. It balances dignified historical stature with approachable charm, resonating across many cultures worldwide. With affectionate options like Teo, it remains a beloved modern favorite.

Name variants

International equivalents and translations

English:
Slovak:
Teodor
Czech:
Teodor
Hungarian:
Teodor
Polish:
Teodor
Ukrainian:
German:
Spanish:
French:
Italian:
Portuguese:
Other world variants:
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Origin and etymology of the name

Scholarly onomastic and linguistic analysis
Linguistic explanation and meaning

The name Teodor means "God's gift" and traces its roots to ancient Greek.

Detailed Slovak etymology analysis

Pochádza zo starogréckeho mena Theódóros (Θεόδωρος), utvoreného zo slov theós (boh) a dóron (dar); jeho význam je „Boží dar“ alebo „dar od Boha“.

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International Traveler Index

How easily Teodor is pronounced abroad, written on tickets, and perceived worldwide

100 / 100Svetobežník (Globálne meno)
Degree of global adaptability100 %
Passport & airline ticket spelling:

TEODOR

100% identical to original form
Script & diacritics:

No diacritics (ASCII)

Universal international spelling
World languages:

19 foreign variants

Česky, Anglicky, Maďarsky
Travel strengths of this name
  • •Zápis bez diakritiky – 100 % zhodný s medzinárodnými pasmi, letenkami a cudzími klávesnicami.
  • •Univerzálna výslovnosť – neobsahuje zhluky hlások náročné pre cudzincov.
  • •Globálne rozšírené meno – má priame ekvivalenty vo viac než 10 svetových jazykoch.

Name days and calendars

Dates in Slovak and international calendars
9 NovemberOficiálny kalendár
Slovak Official CalendarSlovak Extended CalendarŠvédsko
7 February
Polish Calendar
26 March
Polish Calendar
7 April
Croatian Calendar
22 April
Croatian Calendar
23 October
Czech Calendar
Pronunciation and phonetic note:[ˈtɛɔdɔr]

Standard orthoepic pronunciation with primary stress on the initial syllable.

Grammar & Cases

Overview of grammatical cases for greetings, cards, and official use
Syllable count: 3
1. Nominative:Who, what?
Teodor
2. Genitive:Of whom, of what?
Teodora
3. Dative:To whom, to what?
Teodorovi
4. Accusative:Whom, what?
Teodora
5. Vocative (address):Direct address
Teodor
6. Locative:About whom, about what?
Teodorovi
7. Instrumental:With whom, with what?
Teodorom

Diminutives and pet forms

Affectionate and family nicknames
Domestic forms, nicknames and diminutives:
TeoTeoškoTeodorTeodorko
Formal address:Official correspondence and formal occasions
Dear Mr. Teodor
Familiar address (intimate form):Addressing family and friends
Teodor! Teo! Teoško!

Notable figures named Teodor

25

People connected to this name according to Wikidata and editorial sources.

All personalities catalog
Person type
Teodor II.
EG
born 1952Notable Figure

118th pope of the Coptic Orthodox Church

Teodor Axentowicz
PL
died 1938Historical Figure

Polish artist (1859-1938)

Teodor Meleșcanu
RO
born 1941Notable Figure

Romanian politician

Teodor Iľjič Ojzerman
SU
1914 – 2017Historical Figure

Soviet and Russian philosopher (1914-2017)

Teodor Narbutt
1784 – 1864Historical Figure

Polish-Lithuanian writer (1784-1864)

Téodor de Wyzewa
FR
died 1917Historical Figure

French writer, art and music critic, and translator of Polish origin (1862–1917)

Teodor Andrzej Potocki
1664 – 1738Historical Figure

Polish noble

Teodor Jeske-Choiński
PL
1854 – 1920Historical Figure

writer and historian (1854–1920)

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3 + 1 = 4 syllables

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Initials / monogram:with dots:T.S.without dots:TS
What works about this combination:
  • The combination has a balanced rhythm and clear sound transitions.

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