Dick
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| Gender: | male | |
| Pronunciation: | dik | |
| Meaning: | strong king, dominant ruler | |
| Related Names: | Dickie, Dickson, Dicky, Dix, Dixon, Frederick, Richard, Rick, Vick |
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ORIGIN AND HISTORY
The name Dick originates as a shortened version of “Richard” (English) meaning “strong king” or “dominant ruler” or as a shortened version of “Frederick” (German). Additionally, it has been used as an alternative to the name “Rick,” which is sometimes a shortened version of the aforementioned, but also a name in its’ own right. Additionally, in modern times, Dick has been bestowed as a given name in its’ own right. The name is primarily used in English and German speaking countries.
POPULARITY
According to the 1990 United States Census [1], Dick ranked as the 721st most popular male first name and the 1,388th most popular last name.
According to the Social Security Administration [1], in the United States, the name ranked in the Top 1,000 most popular boy's names from the 1880’s through the 1960’s, but not since.
FACTS
- February 7th is celebrated in honor of the name Dick in Sweden. [1]
NAMESAKES
- “Dick the Butcher” is a character in William Shakespeare’s play “Henry VI.”
- “Dick” was a 1999 comedic movie following the journey of two young girls, played by Kirsten Dunst portraying Betsy Jobs) and Michelle Williams portraying Arlene Lorenzo, who meet President Nixon, played by Dan Hedaya, while wandering off during a White House tour. [1]
- “Fun with Dick and Jane” is a 2005 comedic movie starring Jim Carrey as Dick Harper and Téa Leoni as Jane Harper. [1]
- “Moby Dick” is a classic 19th century novel written by Herman Melville, which was later adapted into a film starring Patrick Stewart.
FAMOUS PERSONS
- Richard Wagstaff "Dick" Clark – Famous American television personality who is well recognized for ringing in the new year on “Dick Clark's New Year's Rockin' Eve.” [1]
- Richard “Dick” Wayne Van Dyke – Film and television actor who rose to prominence on “The Dick Van Dyke Show" in the 1960’s, for which he won three Emmy Awards in 1964, 1965 and 1966. He also won an Emmy Award for “Outstanding Comedy-Variety or Music Series” for “Van Dyke and Company" in 1977. [1]
- Richard Marvin “Dick” Butkus – Former professional linebacker who was an eight-time Pro Bowler and was inducted into the Professional Football Hall of Fame in 1979. [1]
- Richard Bruce "Dick" Cheney – Forty sixth Vice President of the United States since 2001, who was previously the seventeenth United States Secretary of Defense from 1989 to 1993. [1]
- Philip Kindred Dick – 20th century science fiction author who is known for his short stories, which have been adapted into various major motion pictures. [1]
NOTES
OTHER DICK'S
Dick Smith, Dick Williams, Dick Jones, Dick Brown, Dick Davis, Dick Miller, Dick Wilson, Dick Moore, Dick Taylor, Dick Aaberg, Dick Aardema, Dick Aaron, Dick Abbas, Dick Abbott, Dick Abby, Dick Abell, Dick Aboiralor, Dick Abraham, Dick Abramson, Dick Abshire, Dick Abston, Dick Acevedo, Dick Achenbach, Dick Acker, Dick Ackles, Dick Adcock, Dick Addink, Dick Addonizio, Dick Aden, Dick Adeux, Dick Adler, Dick Adrienne, Dick Afda, Dick Aften, Dick Agee, Dick Amato, Dick Aagard, Dick Aalders, Dick Aanerud, Dick Abar, Dick Abdo, Dick Abel, Dick Abernathy, Dick Abhold, Dick Ables, Dick Abrams, Dick Abruzzi, Dick Achuff, Dick Ackerman, Dick Adams, More results
Author: Rich Kachold
| Gender | male + |
| Length | 4 + |
| Meaning | strong king, dominant ruler + |
| Meaningnc | strong king, dominant ruler + |
| Name | dick + |
| Origin | English +, French +, and German + |
| Popularity | 0 + |
| Pronunciation | dik + |
| Rank in 2000s | 0 + |
| Related | Dickie +, Dickson +, Dicky +, Dix +, Dixon +, Frederick +, Richard +, Rick +, and Vick + |
