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Tudor
How to Pronounce Tudor
Pronounced TOO-dur /ˈtuː.dər/Medium
Meaning: The Welsh Tudur, anglicized as Tudor — a form connected to Theodore, 'gift of God' — and the name of the royal House of Tudor. Historic and dignified.Low
Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data
U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.
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History & Origin
Tudor is the anglicized Welsh Tudur, tied to Theodore ('gift of God') and famous as the royal House of Tudor. It reads historic and dignified, and is rare in the U.S. (said 'TOO-dur').
It appears only rarely in the U.S., more familiar in Wales and Romania. Rare, historic, and dignified.
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What does the name Tudor mean?
Tudor is a Welsh form connected to Theodore, 'gift of God'; it is also the name of the royal House of Tudor.
How do you pronounce Tudor?
It's said TOO-dur /ˈtuː.dər/ — two syllables, stress on the first.
Is Tudor a boy or girl name?
Tudor is used as a boy's name.
How popular is Tudor?
Tudor is a rare name in the U.S.