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Theodoric

thee-AH-duh-rik

Popularity

#13989

rising

Letters

9

Syllables

4

Origin

Germanic

Total Births

60

Peak Year

#8 in 1969

First Recorded

1969

Style

Strong & Bold, Sophisticated & Formal

Spelling

Tricky to spell

What It Means

Of Germanic origin, meaning 'people ruler' or 'power of the people'. Composed of the elements 'theud' (people) and 'ric' (power, rule).

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Numerology

8

The Achiever

Powerful, determined, and success-oriented. Names at 8 project confidence and ambition.

Famous Namesakes

  • Theodoric the Great

    King of the Ostrogoths, ruled in Italy.

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Personality Traits

StrongPowerfulWiseCharismaticLeader

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