Origin:
English
German
Sex:Male
Unisex Name?No
Meaning:Gifted ruler. People ruler. Variant of the Old German Theodoric. Famous bearer: Derrick was a 17th century hangman at Tyhurn, whose name became synonymous with gallows and now refers to a type of crane.
Soul Urge:People with the name Derrick have a deep inner desire for travel and adventure, and want to set their own pace in life without being governed by tradition.
Expression:People with the name Derrick are excited by change, adventure, and excitement. They are dynamic, visionary and versatile, able to make constructive use of freedom. They fight being restricted by rules and conventions. They tend to be optomistic, energetic, intelligent, and to make friends easily. They may be changeable, restless, untidy, and rebellious.