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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
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Friendship potential for Dere

Top 10

  1. Kate93%
  2. Jaquelyn91%
  3. Zakiya91%
  4. Brynne90%
  5. Markayla90%
  6. Analise89%
  7. Kierstin89%
  8. Kyndall88%
  9. Vanesa88%
  10. Bryanna88%

Bottom 10

  1. Allyssa42%
  2. Kylie42%
  3. Kailah42%
  4. Kaylie42%
  5. Jazmyn42%
  6. Bella42%
  7. Maggie42%
  8. Angelena42%
  9. Kimora42%
  10. Rianna42%

Love potential for Dere

Top 10

  1. Amariah78%
  2. Anamaria78%
  3. Kerstin78%
  4. Dynasty77%
  5. Maryelizabeth77%
  6. Kaytlin76%
  7. Reyna75%
  8. Madelyne74%
  9. Sahana74%
  10. Christianna74%

Bottom 10

  1. Shanya42%
  2. Shianne42%
  3. Natalya42%
  4. Karmen42%
  5. Abby42%
  6. Noelani42%
  7. Delila42%
  8. Anya42%
  9. Shaelyn42%
  10. Rihanna42%

Professional potential for Dere

Top 10

  1. Mattison84%
  2. Christianna78%
  3. Shreya77%
  4. Kierstin77%
  5. Elisabeth76%
  6. Lizbeth76%
  7. Tanvi76%
  8. Simran76%
  9. Maryelizabeth75%
  10. Rania75%

Bottom 10

  1. Precious42%
  2. Alea42%
  3. Dalilah42%
  4. Cassidy42%
  5. Caitlynn42%
  6. Mahala42%
  7. Savanna42%
  8. Nevaeh42%
  9. Angelena42%
  10. Dulce42%

Crush potential for Dere

Top 10

  1. Jeniffer91%
  2. Danna91%
  3. Jaquelyn90%
  4. Precious89%
  5. Maddison89%
  6. Dulce89%
  7. Madelyne88%
  8. Angelina88%
  9. Amariah88%
  10. Zakiya88%

Bottom 10

  1. Arwen42%
  2. Allyssa43%
  3. Natalya47%
  4. Sinai48%
  5. Macey49%
  6. Kayli49%
  7. Cienna51%
  8. Isis51%
  9. Danae52%
  10. Monet53%
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