Dederick

Dederick is an archaic English form of the Germanic name Theodoric, built from the elements þeud, meaning people or nation, and rīc, meaning power or ruler, giving the overall sense of ruler of the people. The name reached England through contact with continental Germanic cultures and the influence of Dutch and Low German settlers, among whom the form Diederik was common. Theodoric, the powerful Ostrogothic king who ruled Italy in the late fifth and early sixth centuries, helped cement the name's prestige across Europe. Related forms include Dietrich, Diederik, Derek, and Derrick.