Cedric

bounty, war chief

GenderBoyOriginCelticSay itSED-rikPopularityUncommon
Pronounced SED-rik

About the name Cedric

Cedric has a literary charm, popularized by Ivanhoe and later Harry Potter. It feels chivalrous and refined.

A chivalrous, good-hearted soul with quiet nobility.

Fun fact

Cedric was coined by Sir Walter Scott for his novel Ivanhoe.

Nicknames for Cedric

Ced

Variations

CedrickCedryck

Famous people named Cedric

  • Cedric Diggory (fictional, Harry Potter)
  • Cedric the Entertainer (comedian)

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