Dick
English · Boy · 1 syllable
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About the name Dick
Dick is a diminutive form of Richard, derived from the Germanic elements "ric" (power, ruler) and "hard" (brave, strong), meaning "brave ruler" or "powerful leader." The name has been widely used in English-speaking cultures since the Middle Ages, with notable historical figures including Dick Whittington (Lord Mayor of London) and Dick Turpin (highwayman), and remains common in Anglo-American traditions.
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Etymology
Dick is a diminutive form of Richard, derived from the Germanic elements "ric" (power, ruler) and "hard" (brave, strong), meaning "brave ruler" or "powerful leader." The name has been widely used in English-speaking cultures since the Middle Ages, with notable historical figures including Dick Whittington (Lord Mayor of London) and Dick Turpin (highwayman), and remains common in Anglo-American traditions.
Dick currently ranks #11,904 in the United States as a boy's name. It reached its peak popularity around 1934.
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