Male Name
Diederick
ˈdi.də.ˌrɪk
Overview
Gender
masculine
Origin
Characteristics
How people perceive this name
Overall Rating
36/100
Meaning & Etymology
Diederick is a Dutch variant of the name Diederik, which itself is derived from the Old High German name Theodoric. The name combines the elements 'theud', meaning 'people' or 'folk', and 'ric', meaning 'ruler' or 'power'. Thus, Diederick can be interpreted as 'ruler of the people' or 'powerful among the folk'.
Etymology
Original Form:
Theodoric
Evolution:
Theodoric → Diederik → Diederick
Source:
Old High German