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Tod

Tod

Tod is an adorable name for a tot. There's also a very cute background story to the name Tod. Due to Tod's association with foxes, it's actually a popular Scottish nickname for a very clever or wily person. Keep reading to see why Tod makes such a great baby name.

Meaning of the name Tod:

Middle English: Fox

Origin of the name Tod:

Middle English. Tod is derived from the Middle English word “todde” that refers to a fox.

Symbolism of the name Tod:

Tod symbolizes cleverness.

Style of the name Tod:

Classic.

Gender of the name Tod:

Tod is considered a classic British male name.

Pronunciation of the name Tod:

TOD.

Syllables in the name Tod:

One.

Emotion evoked from the name Tod:

Tod is a classic, laid-back name that is very approachable. It's a cute, casual name that's perfect for parents looking for a baby name that comes across as traditional without seeming stuffy.

Alternative spellings for the name Tod:

Todd.

Nicknames for the name Tod:

Fox, Toddie, Toddy.

Popularity of the name Tod:

According to the Social Security Administration index, this spelling of Tod has never made the list of the top 1,000 baby names.

Related names for the name Tod:

Fox.

Great middle names for Tod and their meanings:

  • Abner (God is my light)
  • Arnold (ruler)
  • Benedict (blessed)
  • Clive (cliff, slope)
  • Dean (valley)
  • Douglas (black river)
  • Evan (God is gracious)
  • Ewan (youth)
  • Scott (from Scotland)
  • William (strong-willed warrior)

Famous people with the name Tod:

  • Tod Ashley (musician)
  • Tod Carroll (American writer and film producer)
  • Tod Culpan “Kip” Williams (film producer)
  • Tod Goldberg (author of Burn Notice series)
  • Tod R. Lauer (American astronomer)

Tods in movies/pop culture:

  • Tod (the red fox in “the Fox and the Hound”)
  • Tod Hackett (protagonist in “The Day of the Locust”)
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