Rhydderch

Gender Masculine
Usage Welsh (Rare)
Pronounced Pron. HRUDH-ehrkh  [key]

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. This name has sometimes been Anglicized as Roderick.

Related Names

Rootsri + derch
VariantRoderick
Other Languages & CulturesRiderch(Old Welsh)
Surname DescendantRhydderch(Welsh)

Categories

brown, colors, leadership, rare Welsh, red, royalty
Entry updated December 1, 2024