Cédric is thought to have been invented by author Sir Walter Scott for his 1819 novel 'Ivanhoe,' where it is used as a Saxon character's name. It possibly derives from the Old English name 'Cerdic,' which was associated with one of the early kings of Wessex, suggesting a noble lineage. The name has retained cultural significance in Francophone countries and has come to symbolize chivalry and sophistication.
IPA: /se.dʁik/ · Simplified: say-dreek
45/100
Popularity
Stable
10-Year Trend
5
Countries
2015
Peak Year
Etymology, origin story, and cultural significance.
Cédric is thought to have been invented by author Sir Walter Scott for his 1819 novel 'Ivanhoe,' where it is used as a Saxon character's name. It possibly derives from the Old English name 'Cerdic,' which was associated with one of the early kings of Wessex, suggesting a noble lineage. The name has retained cultural significance in Francophone countries and has come to symbolize chivalry and sophistication.
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IPA notation and a simplified pronunciation guide.
IPA: /se.dʁik/ · Simplified: say-dreek
Common diminutives and short forms used in everyday life.
Popularity score over the last 10 years and countries where this name is popular.
Top countries where this name is most common.
France
Belgium
Switzerland
Canada
Luxembourg
Traits and perception commonly associated with this name.
Individuals named Cédric are often seen as intellectual and refined, carrying an aura of dignity and charm. They are usually perceived as thoughtful and introspective, with a penchant for artistic and academic pursuits.
Traditional celebration date for this name.
Not traditionally celebrated
Well-known figures who share this name.
Cédric Villani
French mathematician and politician, prominent in the early 21st century
Cédric Klapisch
French film director known for his work since the 1990s
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