Diederick

Diederick is a Dutch form of the Germanic name Theodoric, composed of the elements theud, meaning people or nation, and ric, meaning power or ruler, giving the overall sense of ruler of the people. The name was borne by several medieval kings and nobles, most famously Theodoric the Great, the Ostrogothic king who ruled Italy in the late fifth and early sixth centuries. Diederick is a relatively uncommon spelling within Dutch-speaking regions, sitting alongside the more frequently encountered forms Diederik and Dirk.