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Diggory

Likely an Anglicized form of Degaré, possibly derived from French égaré meaning "lost one" or "strayed".

Meaning and origin

Diggory appears to be an English adaptation of the medieval French name Degaré, which features in medieval literature including a Breton poem about Sir Degaré.

How to pronounce Diggory

English (US)DIG-uh-ree /ˈdɪɡ.ə.ri/

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