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The Name Dick - Origin and Meaning of Dick
  



The Name Dick - Origin and Meaning of Dick


Gender

Masculine

Origin of the Name Dick

Old High German

Usage of the Name Dick

English

Meaning of the Name Dick

The name Dick is a short form of Richard.

Famous Bearers

Bearers of the name include Dick Powell (1904 - 1963), an American singer, actor, and producer; Dick Van Dyke (born 1925), an American actor and entertainer; Dick Van Patten (born 1928), an American actor; Dick Cheney (born 1941), the 46th Vice President of the United States, serving from 2001 to 2009.
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