Ethan Hawkins

By Ethan Hawkins
Naming Trends Analyst

Updated on September 02, 2024

Baldrick

US Popularity Rank: None

Origin: German

Meaning: Brave ruler

Be brave and choose an outside-of-the-box name for your little one. If you’re looking for an unusual Germanic name, then Baldrick is perfect for you. This name is traditionally given to boys and means “brave ruler” and “bald.” In the British sitcom Blackadder, a character named Baldric played the hilarious sidekick. When this unique name is not used as a first name you may see it as a family name in the USA, UK, and Canada.