Tod

English

"fox"

Tod Origin and Meaning

The name Tod is a boy's name.

Tod is a masculine name of German and English origin, meaning 'death' in German or functioning as a short form of the names Theodore ('gift of God') or Todhunter. Despite its somewhat grim German meaning, the name has enjoyed moderate popularity in English-speaking countries. Tod peaked in usage during the mid-20th century but has since declined. The name carries a strong, concise quality with its three-letter simplicity. Famous bearers include American actor Tod Andrews and baseball player Tod Sloan, which helped establish it as a recognizable yet uncommon choice. Tod's brevity gives it a straightforward, no-nonsense character.

Tod Rank in US Top 1000

# 829 in the US

Famous People Named Tod

• Tod Browning American actor
• Tod Machover American composer
• Tod Griffin (born Arthur Griffin) American actor

The name Tod in Pop Culture

• Tod fox in Disney's "The Fox and the Hound"
• Tod Stiles main character on TV's "Route 66"
• Tod Waggner character in Final Destination film series
• Tod's Italian luxury leather goods company
• Tod Hudson character in "Soul Screamers" novels