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Riderch

Usually explained as "very kingly", built on the Welsh word for "king"; the Old Welsh spelling that later became Rhydderch.

Meaning and origin

Riderch is the Old Welsh spelling of the name later written Rhydderch, found in Latin chronicles and Welsh genealogical tracts for the Brythonic-speaking kingdoms of early medieval Britain.

How to pronounce Riderch

Welsh (United Kingdom)RID-erkh /ˈrɪdɛrχ/

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