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Aldric of Le Mans
Religious
800
9th-century Bishop of Le Mans, France, bearing the root name Aldric from which Adric derives
Adric
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#6366 most popular
English
Germanic
Meanings & Origins
"noble ruler"
Origin: Germanic
Language: English
"noble power"
Origin: Old High German
Language: German
Popularity
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Current Rank
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“A rare Germanic royal name with sci-fi cult status”
Origin & Etymology
Adric is a variant of the Old Germanic name Aldric, composed of elements meaning noble (ald) and ruler or power (ric). The -ric suffix appears in many Germanic royal names like Frederick, Alaric, and Roderick, giving Adric a distinctly regal heritage. The name is rare enough to feel distinctive while remaining clearly rooted in the Western naming tradition.
Popularity Story
Adric remains an extremely rare given name, known primarily to fans of the British television series Doctor Who, where Adric was a young companion of the Fourth and Fifth Doctors in the early 1980s. The characters memorable death in 1982 made him a cult figure among fans of the show.
Cultural Significance
The name is most strongly associated with the Doctor Who universe in popular culture. Adric was a mathematical genius from the E-Space universe who sacrificed himself to save Earth in the episode Earthshock (1982). Parents choosing this name are often paying tribute to the character.
Fun Facts
- The Doctor Who character Adric was named after mathematician Paul Dirac (an anagram of Dirac)
- At the end of Earthshock, the Doctor Who closing credits ran in silence as a tribute to Adric
- The name Aldric was borne by several medieval European nobles and bishops
Adric in Other Languages
Latin
Aldricus
French
Aldric
German
Aldrich
Italian
Aldrico
Popularity Over Time
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Nicknames
Ad
Middle Names
James
Thomas
Robert
William
Henry
Charles
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Famous People Named Adric
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Mathematical genius companion to the Fourth and Fifth Doctors in Doctor Who (1980-1982), died heroically saving Earth
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