Cedric

Cedric (Cédric) is a name created by Sir Walter Scott for his novel 'Ivanhoe.' In the 1970s, it made its way from the English-speaking world to other countries. The exact origin of the fictional name is not clearly defined.

What does the name Cedric mean?

The name Cedric (Cédric) could be a variation of the name Cerdic, the first Anglo-Saxon king of Wessex, or possibly derived from the river Cedrych in Wales. There is also a likely connection to the Welsh king Caradoc/Caradacus. The meaning of the name is often interpreted as 'the warlord' or 'the ruler of war,' which is attributed to its Celtic roots: kad means 'war' and ric or rik stands for 'ruler,' 'prince,' or 'king.' There is also a reference to the Celtic word karu, which translates as 'to love,' 'loved,' 'lovable,' 'kind,' and 'friendly.' This leads to the possible meanings 'the beloved,' 'the lovable one,' or 'the kind one.' In England, the name has various spelling variants like Ceddrick, Cedrick, and Cedrik and is increasingly popular, especially due to the novel 'Little Lord Fauntleroy' by F. H. Burnett.

Where does the name Cedric come from?

The name Cedric is a masculine first name of Celtic origin with meanings such as 'the warlord' or 'the lovable one.' It consists of the Celtic terms kad (war) and ric or rik (ruler, king, prince), as well as karu (to love, loved, lovable, friendly) and carad (love, beloved, friend, friendly) from Welsh. The languages from which the name is derived are Anglo-Saxon, English, and French.

How do you pronounce Cedric?

The pronunciation of Cedric is international and consists of two to three syllables. In German, the name is usually pronounced as 'Ce-dric' [ˈseːdʁɪk], with the first syllable emphasized with a long 'e.' The consonant combination in the middle gives the name structure, while the clear 'k' at the end provides a distinct finish. Cedric exudes modernity and style and appears dynamic, clear, and present.

When is the name day of Cedric?

The name day for Cedric is celebrated on March 23.

Popularity

In Germany, the masculine first name Cedric was initially only sporadically encountered and remained largely rare until the 1960s. However, from the 1970s onwards, Cedric slowly began to gain popularity and approached common boys' names. Particularly in the late 1980s to the early 2000s, Cedric reached its highest prevalence. In 1998 and 1999, it peaked in popularity at rank 59.

Nicknames & pet names

Ceci / Ced / Cedde / Ceddel / Ceddi / Ceddie / Ceddielein / Ceddl / Ceddo / Ceddy / Cede / Cederice / Cederico / Cedericos / Cedi / Cedimaus / Cedirce / Cedo / Cedyyy / Cerdik / Cheddar / Cidre / Cidrec / Cirdec / Cäcko / Cäddy / Cädy / Cécé / Cédric / Dric / Ric / Rick / Ricky / Seeterick / Tschedric / Zetterick

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Famous people

• Anthony Cedric Sebastian Trevor (British actor)
• Cedric (French tennis player)
• Cedric Adderley (composer from the USA)
• Cedric Anton (French footballer)
• Cedric Bakambu (French footballer)
• Cedric Bardon (French footballer)
• Cedric Burdet (handball player from France)
• Cedric Corea (Beninese footballer)
• Cedric Coutouly (French racing cyclist)
• Cedric Diggory (character in J.K. Rowling's 'Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire')
• Cedric Djeugoue (Cameroonian footballer)
• Cedric Errol (character from 'Little Lord Fauntleroy')
• Cedric Figaro (American footballer)
• Cedric Fragniere (Swiss racing cyclist)
• Cedric Gibbons (American art director)
• Cedric Goncalves (French footballer)
• Cedric Gracia (French racing cyclist)
• Cedric Gschwind (Swiss jazz musician)
• Cedric Hardwicke (British actor)
• Cedric Haywood (American jazz musician)