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The baby name Oldrich is a Male name , 2 syllables long and is pronounced {'czech': 'ˈoldr̝ɪx', 'anglicized': 'ˈoʊldrɪk', 'respelling': 'OHL-d-rikh (Czech), OHL-d-rick (English)'}.

Oldrich is Czech in Origin.

Gender: Male
Syllables: 2.0
Origin: Czech
Pronunciation: {'czech': 'ˈoldr̝ɪx', 'anglicized': 'ˈoʊldrɪk', 'respelling': 'OHL-d-rikh (Czech), OHL-d-rick (English)'}

What is the meaning of the name Oldrich ?

The baby name Oldrich is a Male name , 2 syllables long and is pronounced {'czech': 'ˈoldr̝ɪx', 'anglicized': 'ˈoʊldrɪk', 'respelling': 'OHL-d-rikh (Czech), OHL-d-rick (English)'}.

Oldrich is Czech in Origin.

Oldrich is the Czech form (spelled Oldřich in Czech) of the Old High German name Uodalrich, from uodal “ancestral estate, heritage” and rīhhi “ruler, powerful,” giving the sense “ruler of the ancestral domain” or “rich in heritage and power.” The name entered the Bohemian onomastic stock in the early Middle Ages through Germanic influence and became firmly naturalized.

Usage is anchored by Duke Oldřich of Bohemia (d. 1034) of the Přemyslid line, and it resurfaced with Czech national revivalists, peaking in the early-to-mid 20th century; today it reads as classic, slightly rare. Notable bearers include actor Oldřich Nový, football legend Oldřich Nejedlý, and artist Oldřich Kulhánek. Variants and cognates include Ulrich/Ullrich (German), Ulric (English/French), Ulrik (Scandinavian), Ulderico (Italian), and Ulryk (Polish). The diacritic-free Oldrich is used in international contexts. Common Czech diminutives are Olda and Oldík.

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Famous people with the name Oldrich

Oldřich, Duke of Bohemia Royal · Born 970 Oldřich, Duke of Bohemia, is most famous for his role in expanding and strengthening the Bohemian state during his rule in the early 11th century. He was born around 970 and played a significant part in the region's political and territorial consolidation. Oldřich Machač Athlete · Born 1946 · Czech Republic Oldřich Machač was a Czech ice hockey player best known for competing in the Czechoslovak Extraliga and representing Czechoslovakia at the Winter Olympics. Born in Prostějov in 1946, he won three Olympic medals across three Winter Games and died in Brno in 2011. Oldřich Lipský Actor · Born 1924 · Czechoslovakia Oldřich Lipský was a Czech film director and screenwriter best known for his comedies. He made more than twenty films, including Lemonade Joe, Adela Has Not Had Supper Yet, and The Mysterious Castle in the Carpathians.

Oldrich – Popularity by country

Based on birth registration data from national statistics agencies.

Country Gender Year Rank Born of
CZ Boys 0 #160 183 6,530
CZ 0 #175 11 3,154
IR 0 #220 10 4,221
KZ Boys 0 #296 1 6,578
CZ Girls 0 #351 1 5,378
IR Boys 0 #383 180 10,162
PA Boys 0 #505 1 9,305
CR Boys 0 #509 2 10,188
RU Boys 0 #526 1 12,621
PE Boys 0 #926 1 14,506
CO Boys 0 #980 2 15,656
MY Boys 0 #1,182 1 25,439
MA 0 #1,199 1 20,986
ZA Boys 0 #1,272 1 25,619

Oldrich is popular in 11 countries — most recent births per country:

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People also ask about Oldrich

Oldrich is predominantly a boy's name.
Oldrich is a 2 syllable name, pronounced {'czech': 'ˈoldr̝ɪx', 'anglicized': 'ˈoʊldrɪk', 'respelling': 'OHL-d-rikh (Czech), OHL-d-rick (English)'}.
Common nicknames and spelling variations include Oldřich, Oldrich, Olda and Oldřík.
Oldrich is a name of Czech origin, traditionally used in Czech Republic. It doesn't appear in the major international birth registries we track, but it is an established name within Czech Republic and its diaspora communities.
Yes — 3 notable people named Oldrich are in our database, including Oldřich, Duke of Bohemia (Royal), Oldřich Machač (Athlete), Oldřich Lipský (Actor).