Male Name
Theodoric
θi.ˈɑd.ə.ɹɪk
θi.ˈɒd.ə.ɹɪk
Overview
Gender
masculine
Origin
Categories
anglicizations
healthcare
kings
leadership
people
Philip K. Dick characters
rulers
Writing Systems
𐌸𐌹𐌿𐌳𐌰𐍂𐌴𐌹𐌺𐍃Gothic
Characteristics
How people perceive this name
Overall Rating
66/100
classic175%
mature175%
formal175%
upper class175%
wholesome100%
strong175%
refined100%
strange175%
complex160%
serious140%
Meaning & Etymology
The name Theodoric originates from the Gothic name *Þiudareiks, which means 'ruler of the people'. It is derived from the elements þiuda, meaning 'people', and reiks, meaning 'ruler' or 'king'. This name was notably borne by Theodoric the Great, a 6th-century king of the Ostrogoths who became the ruler of Italy. The name reflects a strong association with leadership and governance in the Germanic-speaking world.
Etymology
Original Form:
*Þiudareiks
Evolution:
The name evolved from its Gothic origins to be recorded as Theodoricus during the Romanization of the Ostrogoths.
Source:
Gothic language, with elements þiuda ('people') and reiks ('ruler, king').