Dick
A shortened form of Diederik, a Dutch name derived from the Germanic roots for "folk" and "ruler".
Meaning and origin
In Dutch tradition, Dick serves as a casual shortened version of Diederik, the Dutch form of Theodore.
How to pronounce Dick
| Dutch (Flanders) | DIK /ˈdɪk/ |
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