Dirk
/dərk/
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Dirk is a name of German origin, derived from 'Theodoric', meaning 'gifted ruler of the people'. It has historical significance in Germanic and Dutch cultures, often associated with strength and leadership. The name carries a classic and robust appeal, reflecting qualities of nobility and authority.
Dirk Stikker
Diplomat, NATO Secretary General, 1961-64
Dirk Nowitzki
Basketball, Forward, Dallas Mavericks
Dirk Meyer
Business, President and COO of AMD
Dirk Kempthorne
Politician, US Secretary of the Interior, 2006-09
Dirk Dirksen
Business, Godfather of San Francisco punk
Dirk Brouwer
Astronomer, Celestial mechanics
Dirk Bogarde
Actor, A Bridge Too Far
Dirk Blocker
Actor, Baa Baa, Black Sheep
Dirk Benedict
Actor, Lt. Templeton Peck on the A-Team
Dirkie
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