Names Cedric

Cedric

Found 6 entry about "Cedric"

Gender

Male (Masculine | Boy)

Usage/Origins

English

Meaning

Cedric is derived from the Old English name Cerdic, which means "ruler" or "chief"

Pronunciation

SEHD-rik
se-drik

Popularity

Cedric is a moderately popular name in the United States and the United Kingdom. It is less common in other parts of the world.

Cartoon of Cedric

Cedric Name meanings & History

Cedric is derived from the Old English name Cerdic, which means "ruler" or "chief". Invented by Walter Scott for a character in his novel Ivanhoe (1819). Apparently he based it on the actual name Cerdic, the name of the semi-legendary founder of the kingdom of Wessex in the 6th century. The meaning of Cerdic is uncertain, but it does not appear to be Old English in origin. It could be connected to the Brythonic name Caratācos. The name was also used by Frances Hodgson Burnett for the main character in her novel Little Lord Fauntleroy (1886). Cedric is typically used as a first name for boys.

Zodiac Sign of Cedric: Curious Gemini

Synonyms of Cedric:

C: Clever,Curious,Candid,Chatty,Copycat,Cute,Choice

E: Enliven,Entertain,Enlighten,Environment,Exaggerate,Expressive

D: Dutiful,Determined,Demanding,Daddy,Doting,Domestic

R: Resourceful,Restless,Reason,Rational

I: Intimate,Indulgence,Involved

Cedric is:

a Class name
a Classic name
a Formal name
a Mature name
a Refined name
a Serious name
a Strange name
a Strong name
a Upper name
a Wholesome name

Famous People

Famous people with the name Cedric include Cedric the Entertainer (American actor and comedian), Cedric Bixler-Zavala (American musician), and Cedric Gervais (French DJ and record producer).

2.) CEDRIC (Male)

Usage: English

Meanings: An invention of Sir Walter Scott (1771-1832) for the character Cedric the Saxon in Ivanhoe (1819). He is believed to have based the name on Cerdic, a name of uncertain etymology borne by the traditional founder of the West Saxon kingdom. (SED-RIK, SEED-RIK)

3.) CEDRIC (Male)

Usage: Irish

Meanings: A borrowing from the English, Cedric is an invention of Sir Walter Scott (1771-1832) for the character Cedric the Saxon in Ivanhoe (1819). He is believed to have based the name on Cerdic, a name of uncertain etymology borne by the traditional founder of the West Saxon kingdom. The name has been given the definition “chieftain.” (SED-RIK)