Fedor

Meaning of Fedor

Fedor is a masculine name of Greek origin that entered Slavic usage through the Russian form of Theodoros, literally meaning “gift of God.” Pronounced FEH-dor (/fjɛˈdor/), it has long held cultural resonance in Russia—most notably borne by the novelist Fyodor Dostoevsky and the mixed-martial-arts icon Fedor Emelianenko—while remaining relatively rare in English-speaking countries. In the United States it ranks in the low 900s, with fewer than a dozen newborns named Fedor each year and a recent high of 16 usages in 2017 before settling at five in 2024. Its steady but modest presence reflects both an appreciation for its historical gravitas and a measured desire among American parents for distinctive, internationally rooted names.

Pronunciation

Russian

• Pronunced as FEH-dor (/fjɛˈdor/)

• Ferdinand
• Theodore
• Frederick
• Fernando
• Federico
• Felix
• Fergus