Gift of God
Fyodor is the Russian form of the Greek name Theodoros. It shares the same etymological roots as Theodore, combining 'theos' (God) and 'doron' (gift). It has been a common name among Russian royalty and literary giants for centuries.
Less common today
Fyodor isn't in the latest US Top 1000. It last peaked at #7,874 in 2020.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
Renowned Russian novelist of 'Crime and Punishment'
Notable Russian Romantic poet
Heavyweight mixed martial artist
The last Rurikid Tsar of Russia
The patriarch in 'The Brothers Karamazov' · The Brothers Karamazov
Famous Russian opera singer
