Thierry is a French male

given name A given name (also known as a forename or first name) is the part of a personal name quoted in that identifies a person, potentially with a middle name as well, and differentiates that person from the other members of a group (typically a f ...

, derived from the Germanic "

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 w ...

". It is the

cognate In historical linguistics, cognates or lexical cognates are sets of words that have been inherited in direct descent from an etymological ancestor in a common parent language. Because language change can have radical effects on both the s ...

German German(s) may refer to: * Germany, the country of the Germans and German things **Germania (Roman era) * Germans, citizens of Germany, people of German ancestry, or native speakers of the German language ** For citizenship in Germany, see also Ge ...

Dietrich Dietrich () is an ancient German name meaning "ruler of the people", but also "keeper of the keys" or "lockpick" (either the tool or the profession). Given name * Dietrich, Count of Oldenburg (c. 1398–1440) * Thierry of Alsace (; 1099–1168), ...

" and " Dieter",

Italian Italian(s) may refer to: * Anything of, from, or related to the people of Italy over the centuries ** Italians, a Romance ethnic group related to or simply a citizen of the Italian Republic or Italian Kingdom ** Italian language, a Romance languag ...

Teodorico, Derek and

Derrick A derrick is a lifting device composed at minimum of one guyed mast, as in a gin pole, which may be articulated over a load by adjusting its Guy-wire, guys. Most derricks have at least two components, either a guyed mast or self-supporting tower ...

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

surname In many societies, a surname, family name, or last name is the mostly hereditary portion of one's personal name that indicates one's family. It is typically combined with a given name to form the full name of a person, although several give ...

People with the given name

* Theodoric of Freiberg (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 promote ...

(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, Duke of Upper Lorraine, Frederick I and Beatrice of Franc ...

(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 ...

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

Thierry, Count of Flanders Theoderic (, , ; – 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 participation in the Second Crusade, the faile ...

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

Thierry Ambrose Thierry Winston Jordan Ambrose (born 28 March 1997) is a French professional footballer who plays as a forward for Belgian club Kortrijk. A former youth international for France, he plays for the Guadeloupe national team. Early life Ambrose wa ...

(born 1997), French footballer *

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

(born 1983), Dutch politician and author *

Thierry Boutsen Thierry Marc Alain Boutsen (; born 13 July 1957) is a Belgian former racing driver, businessman and motorsport executive, who competed in Formula One from to . Boutsen won three Formula One Grands Prix across 11 seasons. Boutsen competed in ...

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

Thierry Breton Thierry Breton (; born 15 January 1955) is a French-Senegalese business executive, politician, writer and former Commissioner for Internal Market of the European Union from 2019 to 2024. Breton was vice-chairman and CEO of Groupe Bull (1996–19 ...

(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 Stéphane Séjourné, appointed on December 2024. Responsibilities The portfolio concerns the development of the 480-million-strong Europ ...

, 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 t ...

, 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 Grenobl ...

(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 ...

(born 1951), French politician *

Thierry Delubac Thierry Delubac (born 23 March 1963) is a French former racing driver Auto racing (also known as car racing, motor racing, or automobile racing) is a motorsport involving the racing of automobiles for competition. In North America, the term i ...

(born 1963), French racing driver *

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. He was called the "Dark Destroyer" during his career. Dusautoi ...

(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 bega ...

(born 1957), Swiss conductor and flautist *

Thierry Gale Thierry Gale (born 1 May 2002) is a Barbadian professional footballer who plays as a forward for Polish club Piast Gliwice, on loan from Rapid Wien, and the Barbados national team. Early career Gale played football at St Leonard's Boys Scho ...

(born 2002), Barbadian footballer *

Thierry Garnier Thierry Garnier (born 25 March 1966) is a French businessman, chief executive officer (CEO) of Kingfisher, a UK based retail group, since September 2019. Early life Garnier studied mathematics and engineering at École Polytechnique. He also ear ...

, businessman, CEO of Kingfisher * Thierry Guetta (born 1966), French street artist * Thierry Gueorgiou (born 1979), French orienteer *

Thierry Henry Thierry Daniel Henry (; born 17 August 1977) is a French professional football coach, pundit, sports broadcaster and former player. He is considered one of the greatest players of all time and widely regarded as the greatest player in Premi ...

(born 1977), French footballer *

Thierry Hermès Thierry Hermès (; 10 January 1801 – 10 January 1878) was a French leather-harness maker and fashion designer. He is the founder of Hermès. Early life and education Thierry Hermès was born in 1801 in the city of Krefeld, Germany, Krefeld in ...

(1801–1878), founder of fashion house Hermès * Thierry Jacob (1965–2024), French professional boxer * Thierry Jonquet (1954–2009), French writer * Thierry Lamberton (born 1966), French speed skater * Thierry Latty-Fairweather (born 2002), English footballer *

Thierry Lhermitte Thierry Lhermitte (; born 24 November 1952) is a French actor, director, writer and producer, best known for his comedic roles. He was a founder of the comedy troupe ''Le Splendid'' in the 1970s, along with, among others, Christian Clavier, Géra ...

(born 1952), French actor *

Thierry Lincou Thierry Lincou (born 2 April 1976, in La Réunion) is a retired professional squash player from France. He reached the World No. 1 ranking in January 2004. That year, Lincou won the World Open title, the Hong Kong Open and the Super Series Fi ...

(born 1976), French squash player *

Thierry Mariani Thierry Mariani (; born 8 August 1958) is a French politician serving as a Member of the European Parliament (MEP) since 2019. He previously served as Minister of Transport (France), Minister in charge of Transport under the Ministry of the Ecol ...

(born 1958), French politician *

Thierry Maulnier Thierry Maulnier (born Jacques Talagrand; 1 October 1909 – 9 January 1988) was a French journalist, essayist, dramatist, and literary critic who was born in Alès and died in Marnes-la-Coquette. He was married to theatre director Marcelle ...

(1909–1988), French journalist, essayist, dramatist and critic *

Thierry Mugler Manfred Thierry Mugler (; 21 December 1948 – 23 January 2022) was a French fashion designer, creative director and creative adviser of Mugler. In the 1970s, Mugler launched his eponymous fashion house; and quickly rose to prominence in the fol ...

(1948–2022), French fashion designer *

Thierry Meyssan Thierry Meyssan () is a French journalist, left-wing and political activist. He is the author of investigations into the extreme right-wing, particularly France's National Front militias, as well as into the Catholic church. Meyssan's boo ...

(born 1957), French journalist * Thierry Morel, French art historian and curator * Thierry Mutin, French singer *

Thierry Neuville Thierry Jean Neuville ( ; born 16 June 1988) is a Belgian rally driver who is competing in the World Rally Championship for Hyundai Motorsport. During his career, he has finished as runner-up five times (2013, 2016–2019) and achieved his maiden ...

(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 Perez (born 1966), French politician * Thierry Roussel (born 1953), fourth husband of Christina Onassis *

Thierry Ruinart Dom (title), Dom Thierry Ruinart (also Theodore, Theodoricus) (1657–1709) was a French Benedictine monk and scholar. He was a Maurist, and a disciple of Jean Mabillon. Of his many works, the one now cited is his ''Acta sincera'', a martyrology, ...

(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 Warmoes (born 1964), Belgian politician * Thierry Zéno (1950–2017), Belgian author and filmmaker * Thierry Zéphir (born 19??), French author and curator * Thierry Vermeulen (born 2002), Dutch racing driver

People with the surname

Augustin Thierry Jacques Nicolas Augustin Thierry (10 May 179522 May 1856; also known as Augustin Thierry) was a French historian. Although originally a follower of Henri de Saint-Simon, he later developed his own approach to history. A committed liberal, his a ...

(1795–1856), French historian *

Amédée Thierry Amédée Simon Dominique Thierry (2 August 1797, Blois, Loir-et-Cher27 March 1873, Paris), French journalist and historian, was the younger brother of Augustin. Biography Amédée Thierry began life as a journalist (after an essay, like his b ...

(1797–1873), French historian, brother of the above * John Thierry (born 1971), American former football player *

Mélanie Thierry Mélanie Thierry (born 17 July 1981) is a French actress. Early life and career Mélanie Thierry began her career as a model in France, then moved into acting. She began with a series of roles in French productions, and at the age of 17 appeared ...

(born 1981), French actress * Nicolas Thierry (born 1975), French politician

Fictional characters with the given name

* Thierry, friend of Roland in the epic poem ''

The Song of Roland The ''Song of Roland'' () is an 11th-century based on the deeds of the Frankish military leader Roland at the Battle of Roncevaux Pass in AD 778, during the reign of the Emperor Charlemagne. It is the oldest surviving major work of French li ...

'' * Thierry, in the 1621 English stage play ''

Thierry and Theodoret ''Thierry and Theodoret'' is a Jacobean era stage play, a tragedy in the canon of John Fletcher and his collaborators that was first published in 1621. It is one of the problematic plays of Fletcher's oeuvre; as with '' Love's Cure,'' there ar ...

'' * Thierry, King of Morianel in the 12th-century ''chanson de geste'' '' Garin le Loherain'' * Thierry Vanchure, a recurring character in '' The Originals'' TV series * Thierry Morello, also known as ''Aiber'', a secondary character in ''

Death Note ''Death Note'' (stylized in all caps) is a Japanese manga series written by Tsugumi Ohba and illustrated by Takeshi Obata. It was serialized in Shueisha's Shōnen manga, manga magazine ''Weekly Shōnen Jump'' from December 2003 to ...

'' * 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'' anime series.

People with the given name

People with the surname

Fictional characters with the given name

Fictional characters with the given surname

See also