Dick

Boy

Origin: Germanic · English

Meaning

“powerful ruler”

Cultural Notes

Dick was the standard medieval rhyming nickname for Richard; its dual meaning in modern slang has sharply reduced its use as a given name.

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Rarity: rare
Peak decade: 1930s
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Famous People Named Dick

  • Dick Van Dyke, Dick Cheney, Dick Tracy

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