Dickens

Type Surname (from given name)
Usage English
Pronounced Pron. /ˈdɪk.ɪnz/  [key·simplify]

Meaning & History

From the medieval given name Dicun, a medieval diminutive of Dick 1. A famous bearer of this surname was the British author Charles Dickens (1812-1870).

Related Names

RootDicun (given name)
VariantsDickenson, Dickinson, Hicks, Richard, Richards, Richardson, Rickard
Other Languages & CulturesRichard(Dutch) Richard(French) Richard(German) Ritchie(Scottish) Prichard, Pritchard(Welsh)

Categories

authors, bluegrass musicians, history, isograms, writers
Entry updated April 23, 2024