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Thierry
How to Pronounce Thierry
Pronounced tee-EH-ree /tiˈɛ.ri/Medium
Meaning: The French form of Theodoric — from Germanic, 'the ruler of the people' (theud, 'people', plus ric, 'ruler')Medium
Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data
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History & Origin
Thierry is the French form of Theodoric — from Germanic, 'the ruler of the people' (theud, 'people', plus ric, 'ruler'; the same root as Derek and Dietrich). A chic, strong, classic French name (the footballer Thierry Henry; the designer Thierry Mugler; said 'tee-EH-ree', the final 'ry' a soft 'ree').
In the U.S. it appears in French and Haitian families. Rare, the-ruler-of-the-people at the root, and chic.
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What does the name Thierry mean?
Thierry is the French Theodoric — Germanic 'the ruler of the people'.
How do you pronounce Thierry?
It's said tee-EH-ree /tiˈɛ.ri/ — two syllables, stress on the second.
Is Thierry a boy or girl name?
Thierry is a boy's name.
How popular is Thierry?
Thierry is a rare name in the U.S.