Thierry is a French male

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Theodoric Theodoric is a Germanic given name. First attested as a Gothic name in the 5th century, it became widespread in the Germanic-speaking world, not least due to its most famous bearer, Theodoric the Great, king of the Ostrogoths. Overview The name ...

". It is the

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German German(s) may refer to: * Germany (of or related to) **Germania (historical use) * Germans, citizens of Germany, people of German ancestry, or native speakers of the German language ** For citizens of Germany, see also German nationality law **Ger ...

" Dietrich" and " Dieter",

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Terry Terry is a unisex given name, derived from French Thierry and Theodoric. It can also be used as a diminutive nickname for the names Teresa or Theresa (feminine) or Terence (given name), Terence or Terrier (masculine). People Male * Terry Albrit ...

Derek Derek is a masculine given name. It is the English language short form of ''Diederik'', the Low Franconian form of the name Theodoric. Theodoric is an old Germanic name with an original meaning of "people-ruler". Common variants of the name are ...

and

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, and of various forms in other European languages. It is also a

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People with the given name

Theodoric of Freiberg Theodoric of Freiberg (; – ) was a German member of the Dominican order and a theology, theologian and physicist. He was named Provincial superior, provincial of the Dominican Order in 1293, Albert the Great's old post. He is considered one of t ...

(c. 1250-c. 1310), also known as Thierry, early Dominican *

Thierry of Chartres Thierry of Chartres (''Theodoricus Chartrensis'') or Theodoric the Breton (''Theodericus Brito'') (died before 1155, probably 1150) was a twelfth-century philosopher working at Chartres and Paris, France. The cathedral school at Chartres promoted ...

(died before 1155), French philosopher *

Theodoric I, Duke of Upper Lorraine Theodoric I (c. 965 – between 11 April 1026 and 12 January 1027) was the count of Bar and duke of Upper Lorraine from 978 to his death. He was the son and successor of Frederick I and Beatrice, daughter of Hugh the Great, count of Paris, an ...

(ruled 978–1027) *

Theodoric II, Duke of Lorraine Theodoric II (died 30 December 1115), called the Valiant, was the Duke of Lorraine from 1070 to his death. He was the son and successor of Gerhard and Hedwige of Namur. He is sometimes numbered ''Theodoric I'' if the Dukes of the House of Ardenn ...

(ruled 1070–1115) *

Theuderic II Theuderic II (also spelled Theuderich, Theoderic or Theodoric; in French, ''Thierry'') (587–613), king of Burgundy (595–613) and Austrasia (612–613), was the second son of Childebert II. At his father's death in 595, he received Guntram's k ...

(587–613), king of Burgundy and Austrasia *

Thierry, Count of Flanders Theoderic ( nl, Diederik, french: Thierry, german: Dietrich; – 17 January 1168), commonly known as Thierry of Alsace, was the fifteenth count of Flanders from 1128 to 1168. With a record of four campaigns in the Levant and Africa (including p ...

(c. 1099–1168), also known as Derrick or Thierry of Alsace *

Thierry Ambrose Thierry Winston Jordan Ambrose (born 28 March 1997) is a professional footballer who plays as a forward for KV Oostende. A former youth international for France, he plays for the Guadeloupe national team. International career Ambrose was born ...

(born 1997), French footballer *

Thierry Baudet Thierry Henri Philippe Baudet (; born 28 January 1983) is a Dutch far-right politician, author and self-declared conspiracy theorist. He is the founder and leader of Forum for Democracy (FvD), and has been a member of the House of Representativ ...

(born 1983), Dutch politician and author *

Thierry Boutsen Thierry Marc Boutsen (born 13 July 1957) is a Belgian former racing driver who raced for the Arrows, Benetton, Williams, Ligier and Jordan teams in Formula One. He competed in 164 World Championship Grands Prix (163 starts), winning three rac ...

(born 1957), Belgian Formula One race car driver *

Thierry Breton Thierry Breton (; born 15 January 1955) is a French business executive, politician, writer and the current Commissioner for Internal Market of the European Union. Breton was vice-chairman and CEO of Groupe Bull (1996–1997), chairman and CEO o ...

(born 1955),

European Commissioner for Internal Market The Commissioner for Internal Market is a member of the European Commission. The post is currently held by Commissioner Thierry Breton. Responsibilities The portfolio concerns the development of the 480-million-strong European single market, pr ...

, French businessman, former Minister of the Economy *

Thierry Brusseau Thierry Brusseau (born July 22, 1964 in Marvejols, Lozère) was a track and field athlete from France, who mainly competed in the men's 3.000 metres steeplechase during his career. His personal best was 8:22.22, achieved in 1991. He competed in th ...

, French track and field athlete *

Thierry Claveyrolat Thierry Claveyrolat (31 March 1959 – 7 September 1999) was a French road bicycle racer. He was King of the Mountains in the 1990 Tour de France. Racing career Claveyrolat grew up in the shadow of the Alps in the Isère region near Grenoble ...

(1959–1999), French road bicycle racer *

Thierry Cornillet Thierry Cornillet (born 23 July 1951 in Montélimar, Drôme) is a French politician and Member of the European Parliament for the south-east of France. He is a member of the Union for French Democracy, which is part of the Alliance of Liberals a ...

(born 1951), French politician *

Thierry Dusautoir Thierry Dusautoir (; born 18 November 1981) is a French former rugby union player who last played for France at international level and Toulouse in the French Top 14 club competition. Dusautoir was considered a strong ball carrier and possessed i ...

(born 1981), French rugby player *

Thierry Fischer Thierry Fischer (born 28 September 1957) is a Swiss orchestra conductor and flutist. Early life and education Fischer was born in the Federation of Rhodesia and Nyasaland (Zambia) to Swiss parents. He studied flute with Aurèle Nicolet and began h ...

(born 1957), Swiss conductor and flautist *

Thierry Garnier Thierry Garnier is a French businessman, chief executive officer (CEO) of Kingfisher, a UK based retail group, since September 2019. Early life Garnier earned degrees from École Polytechnique and École des Mines. Career Garnier worked for Car ...

, businessman, CEO of Kingfisher *

Thierry Guetta Thierry Guetta, best known by his moniker Mr. Brainwash, is a French-born Los Angeles-based street artist. According to the 2010 Banksy-directed film ''Exit Through the Gift Shop'', Guetta was a proprietor of a used clothing store, and amateur v ...

(born 1966), French street artist *

Thierry Gueorgiou Thierry Gueorgiou (; born 30 March 1979) is a French orienteer who has won more than 20 gold medals in international competitions, including the World Orienteering Championships (WOC) middle distance event eight times: 2003–2005, 2007–2009, 2 ...

(born 1979), French orienteer *

Thierry Henry Thierry Daniel Henry (born 17 August 1977) is a French professional football coach, pundit, and former player who is an assistant coach for the Belgium national team. Considered one of the best strikers of all time and one of the best players ...

(born 1977), French football player * Thierry Hermès (1801–1878), founder of fashion house Hermès * Thierry Jonquet (1954–2009), French writer * Thierry Lamberton (born 1966), French speed skater * Thierry Lhermitte (born 1952), French actor * Thierry Lincou (born 1976), French squash player * Thierry Mariani (born 1958), French politician * Thierry Maulnier (born 1908), French journalist, essayist, dramatist and critic * Thierry Mugler (1948–2022), French fashion designer * Thierry Meyssan (born 1957), French journalist * Thierry Morel, French art historian and curator * Thierry Mutin, French singer * Thierry Neuville (born 1988), Belgian rally driver * Thierry Paulin (1963–1989), French serial killer * Thierry Pastor, (born 1960) French singer * Thierry Pelenga, Anti-balaka leader from Haute-Kotto prefecture in the Central African Republic and a war criminal * Thierry Roussel (born 1953), fourth husband of Christina Onassis * Thierry Ruinart (1657–1709), French Benedictine monk and scholar * Thierry Sabine (1949–1986), French race driver, and founder and main organizer of the Dakar Rally * Thierry St-Cyr (born 1977), Canadian politician * Thierry Michel Vos (born 1977), Dutch Microsoft Windows Insider MVP * Thierry Zéno (born 1950), Belgian author and filmmaker * Thierry Zéphir (born 19??), French author and curator

People with the surname

* Augustin Thierry (1795–1856), French historian * Amédée Thierry (1797–1873), French historian, brother of the above * John Thierry (born 1971), American former National Football League player * Mélanie Thierry (born 1981), French actress

Fictional characters with the given name

* Thierry, friend of Roland in the epic poem ''The Song of Roland'' * Thierry, in the 1621 English stage play ''Thierry and Theodoret'' * Thierry, King of Morianel in the 12th-century ''chanson de geste'' ''Garin le Loherain'' * List of The Originals characters#Thierry Vanchure, Thierry Vanchure, a recurring character in ''The Originals (TV series), The Originals'' TV series * Thierry Morello, also known as ''Aiber'', a secondary character in ''Death Note'' * Thierry of Janville, the main character in the TV series ''Thierry la Fronde''

Fictional characters with the given surname

* Laurent Thierry, a main character in the ''Great Pretender (TV series), Great Pretender'' anime series.

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