Thierry
/thih-REE/ French Male
Meaning & Origin
Thierry is a French name meaning "Ruler of the peo...". Thierry is of Germanic origin. It is derived from the Germanic name Theodoric, composed of the elements *theud* meaning 'people' and *ric* meaning 'power' or 'ruler'.
Quick Facts
Language French
Gender Male
Phonetic thih-REE
IPA θɪˈɹi
Pronunciation Tip
Say it as thih-REE. Keep the original French phonetics — don't anglicize the sounds.
Famous People Named Thierry
- · Thierry Henry - Footballer
- · Thierry Mugler - Fashion Designer
- · Thierry Neuville - Rally Driver
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