Thedrick

German

"people's ruler"

Thedrick Origin and Meaning

The name Thedrick is a boy's name.

Thedrick appears to be a variant of the Germanic name Theodoric or Theoderick, which combines elements meaning 'people' and 'ruler' or 'power.' The alteration from Theoderick to Thedrick likely occurred through natural linguistic evolution and pronunciation shifts. The name has been documented in American naming records throughout the 20th century, though it has always remained relatively uncommon. While the original Theodoric was popular among various Germanic peoples, including Gothic kings, Thedrick as a specific variant has more limited historical documentation. Some instances of the name can be found in historical records from the southern United States beginning in the early 20th century. The name offers a distinctive alternative to more common variants like Derrick or Theodoric.