Theodoric Boy
Origin(s)
PronunciationTHEE-oh-dor-ik / /ˈθiːəˌdɔːrɪk/Germanic; Old High German
Meaning
Germanic: people's ruler; Old High German: ruler of the people
Historical & Cultural Background
Theodoric is derived from the Germanic elements 'theud' meaning 'people' and 'ric' meaning 'ruler'. It was borne by several kings of the Ostrogoths, notably Theodoric the Great, who ruled in the 5th and 6th centuries. The name has been used in various forms throughout European history, particularly in medieval contexts. It has also been associated with nobility and leadership in various cultures.
Trend Summary
The name Theodoric has seen limited use in the United States, remaining relatively uncommon.
Similar Names
Variants
- Theodor
- Doric
International Variants
- Teodor (Slavic)
- Theodoros (Greek)
- Teodoro (Italian/Spanish)
- Thierry (French)
Famous people named Theodoric
Theodoric the Great was a king of the Ostrogoths known for his rule over Italy in the early 6th century.
Theodoric of Freiberg was a German physicist and astronomer known for his work on optics in the 14th century.
Theodoric of York is a fictional character from the television show 'Saturday Night Live', portrayed as a medieval character.
Theodoric II was a king of the Visigoths in the 5th century, known for his military campaigns.
Fictional characters named Theodoric
Theodoric is a character in the animated series 'The Adventures of Chuck & Friends', known for his adventurous spirit.
Theodoric is a character in the video game 'The Witcher', serving as a minor character in the storyline.
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U.S. Historical Usage
The name Theodoric was first seen in the United States in 1969. Theodoric has ranked as high as #1111 nationally, which occurred in 1969, and has been most popular in . In the past 5 years the name Theodoric has been trending up compared to the previous 5 years.
Popularity Over Time (National)
Top States for Theodoric
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Popularity Over Time (National) — Table
| Year | Births |
|---|---|
| 1969 | 8 |
| 1970 | 5 |
| 1971 | 8 |
| 1972 | 5 |
| 1973 | 5 |
| 1974 | 6 |
| 1980 | 6 |
| 1989 | 6 |
| 2020 | 6 |
| 2024 | 5 |