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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:

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Friendship potential for Dere

Top 10

  1. Jefferson96%
  2. Julius95%
  3. Leonel94%
  4. Brooks94%
  5. Reid94%
  6. Devon93%
  7. Kate93%
  8. Lukas92%
  9. Walker92%
  10. Rex92%

Bottom 10

  1. Lola42%
  2. Bella42%
  3. Abby42%
  4. Lizzie42%
  5. Romeo42%
  6. Scarlett42%
  7. Cassie42%
  8. Salvador42%
  9. Krystal42%
  10. Shanna42%

Love potential for Dere

Top 10

  1. Winston84%
  2. Stewart84%
  3. Gilberto83%
  4. Jeannette82%
  5. Janette82%
  6. Rocky81%
  7. Robbie80%
  8. Rodolfo80%
  9. Rocco79%
  10. Alfonso79%

Bottom 10

  1. Lola42%
  2. Ximena42%
  3. Mona42%
  4. Elva42%
  5. Kimberley42%
  6. Iris42%
  7. Vicky42%
  8. Opal42%
  9. Abby42%
  10. Alisa42%

Professional potential for Dere

Top 10

  1. Addie83%
  2. Adelaide83%
  3. Lincoln83%
  4. Solomon80%
  5. Candace77%
  6. Woodrow77%
  7. Louie76%
  8. Elisabeth76%
  9. Emanuel76%
  10. Bette76%

Bottom 10

  1. Gael42%
  2. Mandy42%
  3. Cassidy42%
  4. Otto42%
  5. Luna42%
  6. Savanna42%
  7. Nevaeh42%
  8. Krystal42%
  9. Tyson42%
  10. Van42%

Crush potential for Dere

Top 10

  1. Brad96%
  2. Marquis93%
  3. Brantley91%
  4. Tyrone91%
  5. Jefferson91%
  6. Leonel91%
  7. Chelsey91%
  8. Josue89%
  9. Darin89%
  10. Maribel88%

Bottom 10

  1. Johnie47%
  2. Shaun47%
  3. Rolando50%
  4. Inez50%
  5. Janis50%
  6. Conrad50%
  7. Willow51%
  8. Elva51%
  9. Ramona51%
  10. Homer52%
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