Cedric
BoyOrigin: English · Old English
Meaning
“invented by Sir Walter Scott for Ivanhoe, probably a misspelling of the Old English Cerdic”
Cultural Notes
Sir Walter Scott invented or popularized this name in his 1819 novel Ivanhoe; it has since taken on a life of its own.
Popularity
Rarity: rare
Peak decade: 1900s
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Famous People Named Cedric
- Cedric the Entertainer, Cedric Hardwicke
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