Diede – Name Meaning
The name Diede is of Dutch origin and is derived from the Old Germanic name Dietrich, which means “ruler of the people”. It is a masculine given name that has been used in the Netherlands since the Middle Ages. The name Diede is also found in other countries such as Germany, Denmark, Sweden, Norway, and Finland.
History and Origin
The name Diede has its roots in the Old Germanic language. It was first recorded in the Netherlands during the Middle Ages. The name was popularized by the medieval Dutch writer Willem van Oranje, who wrote about a character named Diede in his book “De Nederlandse Historie” (The Dutch History). The name was also used by several Dutch kings and nobles throughout history.
In modern times, the name Diede has become increasingly popular in the Netherlands. It is often seen as a strong and independent name for boys. The popularity of this name has spread to other countries such as Germany, Denmark, Sweden, Norway, and Finland.
Popularity
The name Diede is not particularly common in the United States but it does appear on baby naming websites. According to BabyCenter.com, it ranks #7,845 out of all baby names registered in 2018. In terms of popularity, it ranks higher than some more traditional Dutch names such as Joris (#9,890) and Klaas (#10,541).
Famous People Named Diede
There are no famous people with the first name Diede but there are several notable people with the surname Diederichs including:
- Hans-Jürgen Diederichs – German politician
- Klaus-Peter Diederichs – German footballer
- Ludwig Diederichs – German publisher
Variations of the Name
Variations of the name Diede include: Dietrich (German), Diderik (Dutch), Didrik (Scandinavian), Teitur (Icelandic), and Tieto (Finnish).
