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Dere

Boy Name day: July 9
Dere is a short form of Derek: on birth records it is written Derek (233,897 births). History, popularity and famous bearers: on the Derek page.
Origin: Germanic (via Theodoric). Meaning: Ruler of the people.
Derek comes from the Germanic Theodoric (Þeuda 'people' + rik 'ruler'), reaching English through the Low-German/Flemish form Diederik/Derrick in the late Middle Ages.

Name day for Dere

July 9

Why this day? Dere is a short form of Derek, and shares its name day.

Dere is celebrated in the United States on July 9.

The story of the name Dere

Dere is a short form of Derek. It keeps its origin (Germanic (via Theodoric)) and meaning — ruler of the people, and shares its name day, July 9.

On birth records, Dere is rarely written as such: the Deres are Dereks (233,897 births). For the name's history, year-by-year popularity and famous bearers, read the Derek page.

Frequently asked questions about Dere

What does Dere mean?

Dere is a short form of Derek, which means ruler of the people.

When is Dere's name day?

July 9, together with Derek: a short form shares the name day of the name it comes from.

Is Dere a name in its own right?

It is a familiar short form. It does not appear as such in birth records, where you find Derek.

Dere's profile

Energy 7/10
Humor 6/10
Independence 8/10
Sensitivity 4/10
Ambition 8/10
Stability 6/10
Whimsy 4/10
Diplomacy 5/10
Loyalty 7/10
Need for attention 4/10

Playful profile, for entertainment.

Name compatibility potential:

Gender B-GB-BAll
Generation SilentBoomersXYZAlphaAll
Popularity CommonFrequentUncommonRareAll

Friendship potential for Dere

Top 10

  1. Stevan93%
  2. Derwin92%
  3. San92%
  4. Dann90%
  5. Ronna90%
  6. Lew90%
  7. Jacquelyne90%
  8. Brion90%
  9. Regena89%
  10. Pamella88%

Bottom 10

  1. Vernetta42%
  2. Suzie42%
  3. Barbie42%
  4. Deedee42%
  5. Cinda43%
  6. Roby45%
  7. Cyndi52%
  8. Andree52%
  9. Melodee52%
  10. Peri52%

Love potential for Dere

Top 10

  1. Wardell88%
  2. Timmothy86%
  3. Gaylon86%
  4. Mikeal86%
  5. Kathyrn83%
  6. Willam83%
  7. Wayman82%
  8. Rock82%
  9. Authur82%
  10. Georgene81%

Bottom 10

  1. Cherrie42%
  2. Enola42%
  3. Micky42%
  4. Melodee42%
  5. Dreama42%
  6. Peri42%
  7. Cyndi42%
  8. Glynda42%
  9. Cinda42%
  10. Velvet42%

Professional potential for Dere

Top 10

  1. Jacquelyne78%
  2. Regena77%
  3. Eilene76%
  4. Lindell76%
  5. Janise76%
  6. Sharyl76%
  7. Jacqualine75%
  8. Alonza75%
  9. Kathern74%
  10. Pamella74%

Bottom 10

  1. Dreama42%
  2. Denita42%
  3. Mikki42%
  4. Flint42%
  5. Reinaldo42%
  6. Franz42%
  7. Caroll42%
  8. Peri42%
  9. Tari42%
  10. Randie42%

Crush potential for Dere

Top 10

  1. Timmothy88%
  2. Janise88%
  3. Kathyrn88%
  4. Deeann88%
  5. Regena88%
  6. Jacquelyne88%
  7. Janetta88%
  8. Eilene88%
  9. Pamella88%
  10. Jeanmarie86%

Bottom 10

  1. Andree51%
  2. Melodee51%
  3. Micky53%
  4. Cyndi53%
  5. Peri54%
  6. Perri56%
  7. Mickie56%
  8. Babette56%
  9. Merri56%
  10. Arnell56%
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