Theodoric
Meaning of Theodoric
The name Theodoric is a strong and distinguished name for baby boys. It has German origins and is derived from the elements "theud" meaning "people" and "ric" meaning "ruler." Theodoric is associated with qualities such as leadership, intelligence, and bravery. In German, it is pronounced as tay-o-DEE-rik (/teːoˈdi:ʃ/), while in English, it is pronounced as thee-uh-DOR-ik (/θiːəˈdɔrɪk/). The name Theodoric has variations such as Theodore, which further adds to its appeal. Although not extremely popular in recent years, Theodoric has been used consistently over time in the United States. It ranked 6th in 2020 with 6 occurrences and had its highest popularity in 1980 when it ranked 6th with 5,524 occurrences. Choosing the name Theodoric will give your child a unique and timeless moniker that exudes strength and sophistication.
Pronunciation
German
- Pronunced as tay-o-DEE-rik (/teːoˈdi:ʃ/)
English
- Pronunced as thee-uh-DOR-ik (/θiːəˈdɔrɪk/)
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Notable People Named Theodoric
| Theodoric the Great was a powerful king of the Ostrogoths and ruler of the independent Ostrogothic Kingdom of Italy, with influence over a vast empire. |
| Theodoric II, Duke of Lorraine - Theodoric II, also known as The Valiant, was the Duke of Lorraine from 1070 until his passing, succeeding his parents Gerhard and Hedwige of Namur. |
