Gender: Male
Pronunciation: D IH K TH AO R N B ER G
Richard Lewis Thornburgh was an American lawyer, author, and politician who served as the 76th United States attorney general from 1988 to 1991 under presidents Ronald Reagan and George H. W. Bush. A Republican, he previously served as the 41st governor of Pennsylvania and as the U.S. attorney for the Western District of Pennsylvania.
Source: Wikipedia | Last updated on May 18, 2024
On the name Dick Thornburgh, Dick means Rich and Powerful Ruler, Powerful, Rich Ruler, Dominant Ruler, Peaceful Ruler, Strong Power, Hardy Power, Powerful Ruler, Brave, First of the People.
The name Dick Thornburgh is often used as a Male name and is mostly used as a First Name.
Dick is commonly found in Netherlands, United States of America, Hong Kong, and 82 more countries.
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ARPAbet Phonetic Pronunciation: D IH K TH AO R N B ER G
D: Pronounce as in "dog" (D AO G)
IH: Pronounce as in "sit" (S IH T)
K: Pronounce as in "cat" (K AE T)
TH: Pronounce as in "thin" (TH IH N)
AO: Pronounce as in "thought" (TH AO T)
R: Pronounce as in "red" (R EH D)
N: Pronounce as in "no" (N OW)
B: Pronounce as in "big" (B IH G)
ER: Pronounce as in "bird" (B ER D)
G: Pronounce as in "go" (G OW)
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At NamesLook, the name Dick is recorded 14,866 times globally, ranking it as the 4,061th most common name worldwide.
Dick is most prevalent in Netherlands, with 6,105 occurrences, making it the 146th most popular name in the country.
In Netherlands, the name Dick is found among 1 in every 62 people, showcasing its highest frequency there.
| Country | Rank | Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| Netherlands | #146 | 1 : 62 |
| United States of America | #1,380 | 1 : 634 |
| Hong Kong | #260 | 1 : 263 |
| United Kingdom | #1,592 | 1 : 850 |
| South Africa | #2,890 | 1 : 3,908 |
| Peru | #2,153 | 1 : 2,974 |
| Sweden | #465 | 1 : 332 |
| Nigeria | #3,653 | 1 : 5,271 |
| Malaysia | #5,374 | 1 : 9,259 |
| Canada | #2,187 | 1 : 1,642 |
This chart displays the ranking of the name Dick from 1980 to 2023, based on the most recent data from the U.S. Social Security Administration.
Richard Lewis Thornburgh was an American lawyer, author, and politician who served as the 76th United States attorney general from 1988 to 1991 under presidents Ronald Reagan and George H. W. Bush. A Republican, he previously served as the 41st governor of Pennsylvania and as the U.S. attorney for the Western District of Pennsylvania.
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