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Leofric

Gender: Masculine
Language: English
Etymology:
Leofric comes from an Old English name meaning “Dear Ruler” from “leof” (dear) and “ric“ (ruler).

History:
Leofric is an Anglo-Saxon name that survived the Norman Conquest long enough to leave behind a few surnames.


Pronunciation: leff-rick.

Alternates: Leuric, Leouric, Lefric.
Latin: Leofricus.

Surnames: Leverick, Leveridge, Loverridge.

Famous Bearers:
Artists and Authors:
Leofric, Earl of Mercia (11th century)
Husband of Lady Godiva.

Popularity:
Percentage from the 1990 U.S. Census:
less than 0.004 % named Leofric

Popularity of Leofric:
Popularity (for newborns):
In the United States...
1900-2000: N/A

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