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Thierry

Thierry is a French male given name, derived from the Germanic "Theodoric". It is the cognate of German "Dietrich" and "Dieter", Italian and Spanish Teodorico, English Derek and Derrick, and of various forms in other European languages. It is also a surname.

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Thierry
PronunciationFrench: [tjɛʁi]
Gendermasculine
LanguageFrench
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MeaningPower is mighty or the ruler of the people or God's gift

Thierry is a French male given name, derived from the Germanic "Theodoric". It is the cognate of German "Dietrich" and "Dieter", Italian and Spanish Teodorico, English Derek and Derrick, and of various forms in other European languages. It is also a surname.

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