# Todd vs Tory

> English confusable word pair

## The two words

### Todd
*name · IPA /tɑd/ · frequency rank #6,194*
An English and Scottish surname transferred from the nickname from Middle English tod (“fox”).

### Tory
*noun · IPA /ˈtɔː.ɹi/ · frequency rank #8,368*
A member or supporter of the Conservative Party, which evolved from Royalist politicians; historically associated with upholding the rights of the monarchy and the privileges of the established Church.

## Source
Compiled from Wiktionary via kaikki.org (CC BY-SA). Data vintage: 2026-05-06.
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