Theodoric

German
"people's ruler"

Theodoric Origin and Meaning

The name Theodoric is a boy's name of German origin meaning "people's ruler".

Theodoric feels prehistoric, though with short form Theo one of the hottest names around, this old German names for boys may soon feel new again.

Famous People Named Theodoric

  • Theodoric I and II
    kings of the Visigoths
  • Theodoric Strabo
    Ostrogoth chieftain
  • Saint Tewdrig (or Theodoric)
    Welsh king of Gwent and Glywysing
  • Theodoric
    Bishop of Ninden
  • Theodoric I
    Bishop of Paderborn
  • Theodoric the Monk
    Norwegian Benedictine
  • Theodoric of Prague
    court painter to Charles IV
  • Theodoric of Freiberg
    German theologian and scientist

Theodoric in Pop Culture

  • Prince Theodoric
    character in A Dance to the Music of Time series by Anthony Powell
  • Theodoric of York
    "Saturday Night Live" character played by Steve Martin