Dick

Gender
Male (Masculine | Boy)
Usage/Origins
Meaning
Originally a diminutive of the name Richard, which means "brave ruler" or "strong power"
Pronunciation
DIK
Dik
Popularity
According to the Social Security Administration, the name Dick was at its peak popularity in the United States in the 1940s and 1950s. It has since declined in popularity and is now a relatively rare name.

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Cartoon of Dick

Dick Name meanings & History

Originally a diminutive of the name Richard, which means "brave ruler" or "strong power". Medieval diminutive of Richard. The change in the initial consonant is said to have been caused by the way the trilled Norman R was pronounced by the English [1]. Dick is mostly used as a nickname for men named Richard, but it can also be used on its own as a given name.

Zodiac Sign of Dick: Domestic Cancer

Synonyms of Dick:

D: Determined,Daddy,Domestic,Doting,Demanding,Dutiful

I: Involved,Indulgence,Intimate

C: Candid,Cute,Clever,Chatty,Curious,Choice,Copycat

K: Karate,Kundalini,Kind,Karma

Dick is:

  • a Classic name
  • a Comedic name
  • a Common name
  • a Devious name
  • a Informal name
  • a Rough name
  • a Simple name
  • a Strange name
  • a Strong name

Famous People

There are several notable people named Dick, including American basketball player Dick Barnett and American football player Dick Butkus.

2.) Dick (Male)

Usage: German

Meanings: (German) short for Richard; ruler who dominates

Other Forms: Dickey, Dicki, Dickie, Dicky, Dik


3.) Dick (Male)

Usage: Dutch


Description: Short form of Diederik.

4.) Dick (Male)

Usage: German

Meanings: (German) a short form of Frederick, Richard.

Other Forms: Dic, Dicken, Dickens, Dickie, Dickon, Dicky, Dik


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