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Name Origin

Cedric is a masculine given name of Welsh origin. It is derived from the Welsh words 'cedyr' meaning 'kind' or 'generous' and '-ic' which is a common suffix in Welsh names.

welshmasculinekindgenerous

Famous People

Cedric the Saxon (-755)

King of Wessex

  • Led the resistance against the Mercians

Cedric Diggory

Fictional character

  • Triwizard Champion in Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire

Cedric Richmond (1973-)

Politician

  • Former U.S. Representative for Louisiana's 2nd congressional district
  • Senior Advisor to President Joe Biden

Cedric McMillan (1978-)

Bodybuilder

  • 2017 Arnold Classic Champion