Cedric
SED-rik
Popularity
#944
Letters
6
Syllables
2
Origin
English
Total Births
42,167
Peak Year
#987 in 1982
First Recorded
1890
Style
Vintage, Royal & Regal
Spelling
Easy to spell
What It Means
Kindled chieftain. Possibly a literary invention by Sir Walter Scott.
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Numerology
The Nurturer
Caring, responsible, and loving. Names at 6 resonate with warmth and family devotion.
Famous Namesakes
Cedric the Entertainer
American actor and comedian.
Cedric Gibbons
Irish-American art director and production designer.
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Meaning
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Meaning
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