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Cedric

Boy · Celtic · Medium name

Meaning
Kindly, loved, bounty

Meaning varies between reference sources.

Pronunciation
SED-rik
Origin
Celtic

Coined by Walter Scott; possibly from Celtic meaning loved or bounty.

Popularity
Uncommon in United States (2023)

Popularity: Behind the Name, 2023

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Languages in use: Celtic, English

Commonly used in: United States, United Kingdom, France

Alternate spellings

  • CedrickEnglish

    Variant spelling.

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Sources for this record

Behind the Name, Celtic Name Entries (2024). Last verified 2025-01-15.

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