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Baldric

Gender: Masculine
Language: English
Etymology:
Baldric comes from an old Germanic name, Baldarich, meaning “Bold Ruler.”

History:
Baldric was introduced to England by the Normans, often in its French form of Baldri, or Baudri. Although common in the 12th and 13th centuries, Baldric had become rare by the 15th.

Pronunciation: bald-rick.

Diminutives:
English: Rick, Ricky, Baldie.

Alternates: Baldrick, Baldrik.


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

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

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