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Name Origin

Didier is a French masculine given name, derived from the Germanic element 'theud' meaning 'people' and the element 'ric' meaning 'ruler'. Therefore, it traditionally signifies 'ruler of the people' or 'leader'.

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Famous People

Didier Deschamps (1968-)

Football manager and former player

  • Won the FIFA World Cup as a player (1998) and manager (2018)
  • UEFA European Championship winner as a player (2000)

Didier Drogba (1978-)

Retired footballer

  • Two-time African Footballer of the Year (2006, 2009)
  • Premier League champion with Chelsea FC (2005, 2006, 2010, 2015)

Didier Ratsiraka (1936-2021)

Politician

  • President of Madagascar (1975-1982 and 1997-2002)

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