Tudur

Tudur is a Welsh masculine given name, the Welsh form of the name Tudor. The name appears in Welsh historical and literary records and is part of a broader tradition of Welsh given names that mirror wider European names through the Tudor association. The etymology is not definitively settled; Tudur and Tudor are commonly linked to the Latin Theodorus or the Greek Theodoros, traditionally interpreted as “gift of God,” though the precise path by which this form entered Welsh is uncertain. In Wales, Tudur is known from medieval documents and has occasionally been used by poets and clergy, reflecting the cultural weight of the Tudor association in Welsh history. In modern times the name remains recognizable in Wales but is relatively uncommon as a given name among newborns, more often encountered in historical contexts or genealogical research. Variants and related forms include Tudor in English; in Welsh, Tudur remains distinct as a given name rather than a surname, though the two forms share a common origin. The name Tudur is often encountered in discussions of Welsh onomastics, literature, and family history, where it serves as an example of how Welsh names evolve under the influence of wider European naming traditions.