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Rhydderch

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Gender Masculine
Usage Welsh (Rare)
Pronounced Pron. HRUDH-ehrkh
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Meaning & History

From the Old Welsh name Riderch, probably derived from ri "king" combined with derch "exalted". Rhydderch Hael was a 6th-century king of Strathclyde. It has sometimes been Anglicized as Roderick.

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VariantRoderick
Other Languages & CulturesRiderch(Old Welsh)
Surname DescendantRhydderch(Welsh)

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Entry updated January 21, 2022
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