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The baby name Feodor is a Male name , 23 syllables long and is pronounced /ˈfjoʊdər/ (FYOH-dər, common Russian pronunciation),/ˈfiːoʊdɔːr/ (FEE-oh-dor, common English pronunciation).

Feodor is Russian in Origin.

Gender: Male
Syllables: 23.0
Origin: Russian
Pronunciation: /ˈfjoʊdər/ (FYOH-dər, common Russian pronunciation),/ˈfiːoʊdɔːr/ (FEE-oh-dor, common English pronunciation)

What is the meaning of the name Feodor ?

The baby name Feodor is a Male name , 23 syllables long and is pronounced /ˈfjoʊdər/ (FYOH-dər, common Russian pronunciation),/ˈfiːoʊdɔːr/ (FEE-oh-dor, common English pronunciation).

Feodor is Russian in Origin.

Feodor is an older transliteration of the Russian name Fyodor and also the learned Church Slavonic form (Феодор) of Greek Theodoros, "gift of God" (theos + doron). In English contexts it often stands alongside variants Fyodor and Fedor; related international forms include Theodore/Theodor and Slavic Teodor. Diminutive Fedya is common in Russian, while feminine counterparts are Feodora and Theodora.

Used across the Orthodox Slavic world, Feodor appears in chronicles, liturgy, and royal annals. Notable bearers include Tsar Feodor I (r. 1584-1598), Feodor II Godunov, and the great bass Feodor Chaliapin. Multiple Orthodox saints called Theodore - venerated in Slavic lands as Feodor - sustained its popularity. The name waned during the Soviet era’s secular trends but has seen periodic revivals, with Fyodor/Fedor now more typical in Russia and Feodor favored in historical or international spellings. It offers a classical, old-world alternative to Theodore.

Feodor has the following similar or variant Names

Famous people with the name Feodor

Feodor I of Russia Politician · Born 1557 · Tsardom of Russia Feodor I of Russia is best known as the tsar who ruled all Russia from 1584 until 1598, during the final years of the Rurik dynasty. Also called Fyodor I Ivanovich and nicknamed "the Blessed," he was the son of Ivan the Terrible and lost his mother when he was just three years old. Feodor III of Russia Royal · Born 1661 · Tsardom of Russia Feodor III of Russia was the Tsar of Russia from 1676 until his death in 1682. He is most famous for his efforts to modernize the Russian state and his attempts to reform the military and government administration. Despite his short reign, he laid the groundwork for future reforms that would be continued by his successors. Feodor Chaliapin Jr. Actor · Born 1905 · United States Feodor Chaliapin Jr. was a Russian-born actor best known for appearing in American and Italian films. He is especially remembered for roles in The Name of the Rose, Moonstruck, and Inferno.

Celebrity babies named Feodor

Name Last Name(s) Mother Mother famous for Fame Level Father Father famous for Fame Level
Feodor Chaliapin Jr. Feodor Chaliapin singer

Feodor – Popularity by country

Based on birth registration data from national statistics agencies.

Country Gender Year Rank Born of
MD Boys 0 #78 4 756
GE Boys 0 #110 1 2,055
CY Boys 0 #130 2 3,473
ID Boys 0 #135 1 4,130
MU 0 #137 1 3,613
RS Boys 0 #154 1 2,277
HU Boys 0 #174 1 3,954
RU 0 #192 3 3,641
BG Boys 0 #218 3 3,850
HR Boys 0 #258 2 3,997
GR Boys 0 #269 5 6,912
SG 0 #282 1 11,010
KZ Boys 0 #295 2 6,578
PT Boys 0 #380 2 7,951
France Boys 2009 #406 5 2,801
RU Boys 0 #443 63 12,621
RU Girls 0 #523 1 11,913
PS Boys 0 #555 7 10,655
IL Boys 0 #596 12 10,983
BD Boys 0 #605 1 10,045
BO Boys 0 #622 1 9,244
Finland Boys 2026 #663 20 3,552
CL Boys 0 #700 1 13,390
SG Boys 0 #739 1 17,960
QA Boys 0 #743 1 18,093
IN Boys 0 #1,039 1 16,750
AE Boys 0 #1,143 1 22,615
MA 0 #1,199 1 20,986
TR 0 #1,253 2 19,440
ZA Boys 0 #1,272 1 25,619
IT Boys 0 #1,442 30 10,046

Feodor is popular in 28 countries — most recent births per country:

France
AE
BD
BG
BO

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People also ask about Feodor

Feodor is predominantly a boy's name.
Feodor is a 23 syllable name, pronounced /ˈfjoʊdər/ (FYOH-dər, common Russian pronunciation),/ˈfiːoʊdɔːr/ (FEE-oh-dor, common English pronunciation).
Common nicknames and spelling variations include Fyodor, Fedor, Fiodor, Feodor, Fëdor and Fjodor.
Across languages, Feodor has these equivalents: Theodore (English), Theodor (German/Scandinavian), Teodor (Polish/Romanian/Swedish), Teodoro (Spanish/Italian/Portuguese), Théodore (French), and 4 more.
Yes — Feodor ranked #406 in France in 2009, and appears in official birth registries across 2 countries.
Feodor ranks highest in France (#406 in 2009).
Yes — 3 notable people named Feodor are in our database, including Feodor I of Russia (Politician), Feodor III of Russia (Royal), Feodor Chaliapin Jr. (Actor).
Yes — at least 1 celebrity couple has chosen Feodor for their child, including Feodor Chaliapin.