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American economist and politician (born 1940)
Richard Keith Armey (/ˈɑːrmi/; born July 7, 1940) is an American economist and politician. He was a U.S. representative from Texas's 26th congressional
Dick_Armey
List of people with the same nickname
National Football League Dick Anthony (1939–2022), American forensic psychologist Dick Armey (born 1940), American politician Dick Assman (1934–2016), Canadian
Dick_(nickname)
American fiscally conservative movement
conservative activist Ryan Hecker with the assistance of Dick Armey of FreedomWorks. Armey had co-written with Newt Gingrich the previous Contract with
Tea_Party_movement
1994 Republican legislative agenda
the 1994 congressional election campaign. Written by Newt Gingrich and Dick Armey, and in part using text from former president Ronald Reagan's 1985 State
Contract_with_America
American football player, coach, scout, and executive (born 1939)
for the Rams. Armey served in their scouting department with college and pro personnel operations. He worked in tandem with head coach Dick Vermeil for
Charley_Armey
American attorney, lobbyist and politician (born 1941)
choose Gephardt but was convinced by Shrum and others to choose Edwards. Dick Gephardt 2004 presidential campaign endorsements Senators Former Senator
Dick_Gephardt
Conservative and libertarian think tank (1984–2004)
movement website, though the movement did not take off until 2009. In 2003, Dick Armey became the chairman of CSE after retiring from Congress. In 2004, Citizens
Citizens_for_a_Sound_Economy
American politician (born 1947)
[citation needed] DeLay was not always on good terms with Gingrich or Dick Armey, the House majority leader from 1995 to 2003, and he reportedly considered
Tom_DeLay
U.S. House district for Texas
The district is best known as the seat of former House Majority Leader Dick Armey. The district was created as a result of the redistricting cycle after
Texas's 26th congressional district
Texas's_26th_congressional_district
American politician and lobbyist (born 1949)
Leader Dick Armey, House Majority Whip Tom DeLay, Boehner and Paxon were to present Gingrich with an ultimatum: resign, or be voted out. However, Armey balked
John_Boehner
Name list
Arkansas Supreme Court Richard Aluwihare (1895–1976), Sri Lankan diplomat Dick Armey (born 1940), American politician, member US House of Representatives from
Richard
American conservative activist (born 1957)
for the United States Department of Labor and as an aide to Republican Dick Armey while he was a member of the House of Representatives. In 2000, Thomas
Ginni_Thomas
son-in-law of author Dinesh D'Souza Scott Armey, former Denton County judge, son of former U.S. Representative Dick Armey, and candidate for this district in
2024 United States House of Representatives elections in Texas
2024_United_States_House_of_Representatives_elections_in_Texas
the organizers of the Contract with America including Newt Gingrich, Dick Armey, Ed Gillespie and Bob Schellhas, the Republican National Committee, and
List of 1994 Contract with America signers
List_of_1994_Contract_with_America_signers
US Marine sergeant and actor (1944–2018)
Knives, WD-40, Young Marines, and appeared in commercials for Coors Light, Dick's Sporting Goods, GEICO, and pistachio nuts. In late 2010, Ermey starred in
R._Lee_Ermey
American politician (born 1950)
gynecology. In 2002, Burgess defeated Scott Armey, the son of House Majority Leader and then-U.S. Representative Dick Armey, in a primary runoff election. As a
Michael_C._Burgess
American football player and politician (born 1954)
advantage of discontent with Majority Leader Dick Armey by challenging Armey for the post. Although Armey was not popular in the Republican caucus, Largent
Steve_Largent
American politician (born 1943)
Leader Dick Armey, House Majority Whip Tom DeLay, Boehner and Paxon were to present Gingrich with an ultimatum: resign, or be voted out. However, Armey balked
Newt_Gingrich
2001–2003 U.S. legislative term
Breaux Speaker of the House Speaker: Dennis Hastert (R) Majority Leader: Dick Armey Majority Whip: Tom DeLay Chief Deputy Whip: Roy Blunt Republican Conference
107th_United_States_Congress
American cable television news channel
Right aired. It featured interviews with right-wing figures, including Dick Armey, the former House majority leader, Orly Taitz, a leading figure in the
MS_NOW
State of freedom from constraint
Capitol Reader (2013). Summary of Give Us Liberty: A Tea Party Manifesto – Dick Armey and Matt Kibbe. Primento. pp. 9–10. ISBN 978-2-511-00084-7. Haidt, Jonathan
Liberty
American conservative and libertarian think tank
FreedomWorks, led by President and CEO Matt Kibbe.[failed verification] Dick Armey, Jack Kemp, and C. Boyden Gray served as co-chairmen of the new organization
FreedomWorks
Irish musician and activist (born 1960)
such as Jesse Helms, John Kasich, Orrin Hatch, J. Dennis Hastert, and Dick Armey in an effort to secure bipartisan support for the U.S. forgiving the debt
Bono
American activist and political theorist (1909–1972)
through its entire network. Former Republican House Majority Leader Dick Armey is also reported to have given copies of Alinsky's book to leaders of
Saul_Alinsky
Egyptian-American financial & political advisor (born 1973)
school. After the year-long internship concluded, she took a job with Dick Armey, the Republican Majority Leader in the U.S. House of Representatives.
Dina_Powell
Pseudonym used to elicit humour
be regarded as gag names include John Boehner, Harry Baals, Dick Armey, Dick Pound, Dick Kink, and Tiny Kox (although Boehner's surname is properly pronounced
Gag_name
American businessman and philanthropist (1940–2019)
2014. Retrieved November 25, 2019. Weigel, David (April 15, 2010). "Dick Armey: Please, Koch, keep distancing yourself from me". The Washington Post
David_Koch
1995–1997 U.S. legislative term
Breaux Speaker of the House Speaker: Newt Gingrich (R) Majority Leader: Dick Armey Majority Vice of House: Tom DeLay Chief Deputy Whip: Dennis Hastert Republican
104th_United_States_Congress
Austrian economist and philosopher (1899–1992)
read Milton Friedman and F.A. Hayek." — United States Representative Dick Armey I was 25 years old and pursuing my doctorate in economics when I was allowed
Friedrich_Hayek
Alicia Andrews, chair of the Oklahoma Democratic party, B.A. Psychology Dick Armey, former U.S. House Majority Leader (R-TX), PhD Economics Alan Armstrong
List of University of Oklahoma people
List_of_University_of_Oklahoma_people
Representative from Montana Charles O. Andrews Alpha Eta U.S. Senator from Florida Dick Armey Jamestown College U.S. Representative and Majority Leader from Texas Ibra
List of Pi Kappa Alpha members
List_of_Pi_Kappa_Alpha_members
American journalist (1969–1998)
against Speaker Newt Gingrich. Another of the plotters, Majority Leader Dick Armey (R-TX), reportedly scuttled the coup when he learned that Paxon, and not
Sandy_Hume
American lobbyist (born 1959)
described in a press release as having close ties to Newt Gingrich and Dick Armey, the former Republican Speaker of the House and Republican House Majority
Jack_Abramoff
Public university in Grand Forks, North Dakota, US
and former Representative Earl Pomeroy. Former House Majority Leader Dick Armey is a UND graduate. Ronald Davies, a UND graduate and former federal judge
University_of_North_Dakota
Dick Cheney, former vice president of the United States Margaret Spellings, former United States Secretary of Education Federal officials Dick Armey,
2010 Texas gubernatorial election
2010_Texas_gubernatorial_election
American filmmaker and actor (born 1957)
shootings. "The problem is guns", he said. Republican House Majority Leader Dick Armey condemned Lee as having "nothing to offer the debate on school violence
Spike_Lee
20th-century Republican electoral strategy for the Southern US
Republican leaders of the 104th United States Congress (Newt Gingrich, Dick Armey, and Tom DeLay) were all from the south. Trent Lott, a southerner, replaced
Southern_strategy
Wimmer Federal politicians and Organizations Former House Majority Leader Dick Armey of Texas Former U.S. Congressman James V. Hansen of Utah U.S. Congressman
2010 United States Senate election in Utah
2010_United_States_Senate_election_in_Utah
American politician (born 1950)
capacity, he served as the Republicans' chief vote-counter. In 2002, when Dick Armey retired and fellow Texan Tom DeLay was elected to succeed him, Blunt was
Roy_Blunt
Mac Sweeney (R) Larry Combest (R) Tom DeLay (R) Albert Bustamante (D) Dick Armey (R) 99th (1985–1987) Jim Chapman (D) Lamar Smith (R) 100th (1987–1989)
Texas's congressional delegations
Texas's_congressional_delegations
1999–2001 U.S. legislative term
Breaux Speaker of the House Speaker: Dennis Hastert (R) Majority Leader: Dick Armey Majority Whip: Tom DeLay Chief Deputy Whip: Roy Blunt Republican Conference
106th_United_States_Congress
Post-9/11 United States law establishing the Department of Homeland Security
sections amended Legislative history Introduced in the House as H.R. 5005 by Dick Armey (R-TX) on June 24, 2002 Committee consideration by House Homeland Security
Homeland_Security_Act_of_2002
1997–1999 U.S. legislative term
Breaux Speaker of the House Speaker: Newt Gingrich (R) Majority Leader: Dick Armey Majority Whip: Tom DeLay Chief Deputy Whip: Dennis Hastert Republican
105th_United_States_Congress
American businessman and diplomat (born 1952)
Plaintiffs included former U.S. House of Representatives Majority Leader Dick Armey and his wife. The Tillersons dropped out of the lawsuit after a judge
Rex_Tillerson
Multinational law firm
Alsobrooks, United States Senator from Maryland, former DLA Piper clerk Dick Armey, former U.S. Representative from Texas's 26th congressional district (1985–2003)
DLA_Piper
American politician (born 1965)
friendships that include Dick Armey and regarded the late Republican Representative Henry Hyde as one of his closest friends. In fact, Armey points to Jackson
Jesse_Jackson_Jr.
plan has been supported by FreedomWorks, former House Majority Leader Dick Armey, and former 2008 presidential candidate Fred Thompson. Alternative Minimum
Taxpayer_Choice_Act
of Ohio Robert Smith Walker of Pennsylvania Jon D. Fox of Pennsylvania Dick Armey of Texas, former House Majority Leader Tom Loeffler of Texas Steve Bartlett
List of John Kasich 2016 presidential campaign endorsements
List_of_John_Kasich_2016_presidential_campaign_endorsements
Controversies involving network MS NOW
and the Tea Party movement. The documentary features interviews with Dick Armey, the former House Majority Leader, Orly Taitz, a leading figure in the
MS NOW criticisms and controversies
MS_NOW_criticisms_and_controversies
1999). "Armey takes lead in criticizing Gore's potential campaign themes". Dallas Morning News. p. 8.A. (Abstract) House Majority Leader Dick Armey has appointed
Al Gore and information technology
Al_Gore_and_information_technology
Series of wins by the Republican Party in the 1994 United States mid-term elections
the Contract with America on September 27, 1994 Leaders Newt Gingrich Dick Armey Tom DeLay Key events 1995–1996 government shutdowns Welfare reform legislation
Republican_Revolution
2011 film by Paul Johansson
FreedomWorks, the Tea Party-allied group headed by former House Majority Leader Dick Armey, (R-Texas), had been trying to get the movie opened in more theaters.
Atlas_Shrugged:_Part_I
House elections for the 101st U.S. Congress
▌Kevin Southwick (Libertarian) 0.9% Texas 26 Dick Armey Republican 1984 Incumbent re-elected. ▌Y Dick Armey (Republican) 69.3% ▌Jo Ann Reyes (Democratic)
1988 United States House of Representatives elections
1988_United_States_House_of_Representatives_elections
American politician and attorney (1923–2021)
Republican and Democratic leaders, including Vice President Al Gore, Dick Armey, and Dole, met to try to resolve the budget and were unable to reach an
Bob_Dole
ambassador to Washington, former adviser to the Royal Court of Saudi Arabia Dick Armey, former majority leader of the United States House of Representatives
List of University of North Texas alumni
List_of_University_of_North_Texas_alumni
American conservative journal (1977–2013)
Michael Johns Tod Lindberg Spencer Abraham Elliott Abrams George Allen Dick Armey Peter Berkowitz John Bolton William F. Buckley Jr. Tom Clancy Robert Cooper
Policy_Review
House elections for the 108th U.S. Congress
Tennessee. Tennessee 7: Ed Bryant retired to run for U.S. Senate. Texas 26: Dick Armey retired. Utah 1: Jim Hansen retired. 2 seats opened early due to a resignation
2002 United States House of Representatives elections
2002_United_States_House_of_Representatives_elections
U.S. political event held in Los Angeles, California
bring Bush to power, but also a "team" comprised Republicans such as Dick Armey, Bob Barr, Tom DeLay, Jesse Helms, and Strom Thurmond. Jackson urged America
2000 Democratic National Convention
2000_Democratic_National_Convention
American political group (2004–08) opposing John Kerry
Fund, a PAC closely tied to the former Congressional leader, Republican Dick Armey. Republican activist Sam Fox's donation of $50,000 to SBVT during the
Swift_Vets_and_POWs_for_Truth
Political alliance aiming to establish a democratic, secular Iranian republic
Hillary Clinton, ahead of an October 1 deadline set by a US appeals court. Dick Armey suggested that the State Department wrongly included MEK in the terrorist
National Council of Resistance of Iran
National_Council_of_Resistance_of_Iran
American political advisor
University. Wilkinson began his career on the staff of Republican Congressman Dick Armey, serving from 1992 to 2000. He then worked as the spokesman for the National
Jim Wilkinson (communications)
Jim_Wilkinson_(communications)
Endorsements list
presidential nominee John Tower, U.S. Senator from Texas (1961–1985) Dick Armey, TX-26 (1985–2003) Robert Badham, CA-40 (1977–1989) Richard Baker, LA-6
List of George H. W. Bush 1988 presidential campaign endorsements
List_of_George_H._W._Bush_1988_presidential_campaign_endorsements
1998 US charging of president
States Proponents Newt Gingrich (Speaker of the House of Representatives) Dick Armey (House Majority Leader) Tom DeLay (House Majority Whip) Date December 19
Impeachment_of_Bill_Clinton
American politician (1940–2026)
then-Republican House Majority Leader Dick Armey famously referred to Frank as "Barney Fag" in a press interview. Armey apologized and said it was "a slip
Barney_Frank
Ironic award given to deceptive public speakers
claiming that America's health care system needed to be reformed. 2010 – Dick Armey, for, through FreedomWorks, making fake grassroots organizations, for
Doublespeak_Award
Speaker Newt Gingrich announced his resignation, neither Majority Leader Dick Armey nor Majority Whip Tom DeLay contested the speakership, which eventually
Party leaders of the United States House of Representatives
Party_leaders_of_the_United_States_House_of_Representatives
County in Texas, US
Dallas North Tollway (partly straddling the eastern Denton County border) Dick Armey, former U.S. House Majority Leader and a chief architect of the Contract
Denton_County,_Texas
American libertarian think tank
Or Cato staffers might be plotting strategy with House Majority Leader Dick Armey, another Texan, and his staff." Cato's non-interventionist foreign policy
Cato_Institute
Party caucus in the US House of Representatives
Former chairs include President Gerald Ford, Vice Presidents Mike Pence and Dick Cheney, Speakers John Boehner and Kevin McCarthy, presidential candidate
House_Republican_Conference
American politician and lobbyist
Leader Dick Armey, House Majority Whip Tom DeLay, Boehner and Paxon were to present Gingrich with an ultimatum: resign, or be voted out. However, Armey balked
Bill_Paxon
1993–1995 U.S. legislative term
Gingrich Chief Deputy Whip: Bob Walker Republican Conference Chairman: Dick Armey Republican Conference Vice-Chairman: Bill McCollum Republican Conference
103rd_United_States_Congress
Gramm Republican Tx-06 1979–1983 Economics University of Georgia 1967 Dick Armey Republican Tx-26 1985–2003 Economics University of Oklahoma 1968 Phil
List of United States politicians with doctorates
List_of_United_States_politicians_with_doctorates
American businessman
House majority leader Dick Armey left his position as chairman of the conservative group. The Associated Press reported that Armey agreed to resign by November
Richard_J_Stephenson
American economic commentator (born 1960)
economist of the U.S. Congress Joint Economic Committee under Chairman Dick Armey of Texas, Moore was said to be "instrumental in creating the FairTax proposal"
Stephen_Moore_(writer)
American communications official
Michele served as Communications Director for the House Majority Leader Dick Armey (R-Texas), during which time she advised Congressional leadership on communications
Michele_Davis
Victories of Republicans in Texas
long and powerful careers in Washington. Beau Boulter, Mac Sweeney and Dick Armey upset three incumbent Democratic congressmen. Larry Combest won an open
Texas_Six_Pack
Defense PAC Rescinded endorsement FreedomWorks Ben Sasse Individuals Dick Armey, former House Majority Leader and former chairman of FreedomWorks Tom
2014 United States Senate election in Nebraska
2014_United_States_Senate_election_in_Nebraska
American lawyer and politician (1928–2026)
Archer (right) with Dick Armey (left) at a House Budget Committee meeting in October 2004
Bill_Archer
Former art museum in Washington, DC, US
Philadelphia. Several trustees of the Corcoran and U.S. Representative Dick Armey (TX) and Senator Jesse Helms (NC) were horrified when the sexually explicit
Corcoran_Gallery_of_Art
40th Governor of Colorado
restrictions. National conservative leaders such as Grover Norquist and Dick Armey publicly criticized the measure and Owens’ support thereof. Referendum
Bill Owens (Colorado politician)
Bill_Owens_(Colorado_politician)
Republican and Democratic leaders, including Vice President Al Gore, Dick Armey, and Bob Dole, met to try to resolve the budget and were unable to reach
1995–1996 United States federal government shutdowns
1995–1996_United_States_federal_government_shutdowns
American lawyer and government official (born 1970)
Medal. In mid-2001, Peterlin joined the staff of House Majority Leader Dick Armey, working as his Counsel for Legal Policy and National Security Advisor
Margaret_Peterlin
American politician
Vandergriff's re-election bid. However, Tom was defeated by Republican candidate Dick Armey, former chairman of the economic department at North Texas State University
Tom_Vandergriff
January 3, 1971 – January 3, 2001 7th Houston Elected in 1970. Retired. Dick Armey Republican January 3, 1985 – January 3, 2003 26th Irving Elected in 1984
List of United States representatives from Texas
List_of_United_States_representatives_from_Texas
brought about the ascendancy of "ideologues" such as Newt Gingrich and Dick Armey, but their "uncompromising" approach once again returned the reins of
Bushie
2009–2010 series of protests in the US
November 11, 2016. "Jane Hamsher: A Teabagger Timeline: Koch, Coors, Newt, Dick Armey There From The Start". HuffPost. May 16, 2009. Archived from the original
Tea_Party_protests
American politician (born 1961)
Cramer served on the commission until 2012. In 1996, House Majority Leader Dick Armey of Texas—a North Dakota native—persuaded Cramer to challenge Democratic
Kevin_Cramer
Town in Texas, United States
plans to become an undertaker to go to work for Republican Congressman Dick Armey in 1992. He served as General Tommy R. Franks' director of strategic communications
Tenaha,_Texas
Independent agency of the US federal government
700 Club and Pat Buchanan joined the attacks. Republican representative Dick Armey, an opponent of federal arts funding, began to attack a planned exhibition
National Endowment for the Arts
National_Endowment_for_the_Arts
US Republican Party member who has advocated libertarian policies
Washington Restoring Honor rally Tea Party protests People Justin Amash Dick Armey Michele Bachmann Glenn Beck Matt Bevin Herman Cain Keli Carender Ted Cruz
Libertarian_Republican
American politician and activist (1940–2015)
is nearly canine in its uncritical affection". House Majority Leader Dick Armey responded to Bond's statement with a letter in which he accused NAACP
Julian_Bond
House elections for the 99th U.S. Congress
Texas 14: Bill Patman lost to Mac Sweeney. Texas 26: Tom Vandergriff lost to Dick Armey. Three Republicans lost re-election. Idaho 2: George V. Hansen lost to
1984 United States House of Representatives elections
1984_United_States_House_of_Representatives_elections
Town in Texas, United States
Denton ISD part is zoned to Harpool Middle School, and Guyer High School. Dick Armey, former U.S. Representative from Texas' 26th congressional district (1985–2003)
Copper_Canyon,_Texas
24th 39% 54% 7% Martin Frost 25th 44% 51% 5% Ken Bentsen 26th 63% 30% 7% Dick Armey 27th 38% 57% 5% Solomon Ortiz 28th 31.8% 62.6% 5.5% Frank Tejeda 29th
1996 United States presidential election in Texas
1996_United_States_presidential_election_in_Texas
American conceptual artist (born 1960)
over Mapplethorpe's work that was launched by then-Texas Congressman Dick Armey. Ligon explicitly points out the problems of these visuals in Mapplethorpe's
Glenn_Ligon
House elections for the 103rd U.S. Congress
York 29: Frank Horton retired. Ohio 15: Chalmers Wylie retired. Pennsylvania 5: Dick Schulze retired. Pennsylvania 13: Lawrence Coughlin retired. Virginia 7:
1992 United States House of Representatives elections
1992_United_States_House_of_Representatives_elections
House elections for the 104th U.S. Congress
to pressure from the more conservative members of the Republican caucus. Dick Cheney had served as the Minority Whip and Michel supported having Edward
1994 United States House of Representatives elections
1994_United_States_House_of_Representatives_elections
grassroots support and direct voter outreach. Mike Pappas U.S. representatives Dick Armey, U.S. representative from Texas's 26th district and House majority leader
2000 United States House of Representatives elections in New Jersey
2000_United_States_House_of_Representatives_elections_in_New_Jersey
City in North Dakota, United States
when it merged with Bisbee-Egeland School District into North Star. Dick Armey, U.S. representative from Texas and House majority leader Dave Osborn
Cando,_North_Dakota
House elections for the 106th U.S. Congress
▌John Sanchez (Republican) 42% Texas 26 R+22 Dick Armey Republican 1984 Incumbent re-elected. ▌Y Dick Armey (Republican) 88.1% ▌Joe Turner (Libertarian)
1998 United States House of Representatives elections
1998_United_States_House_of_Representatives_elections
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DICK ARMEY
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English
Pet form of English Michael, MICK means "who is like God?" Rarely used anymore due to its use as a derogatory term for a Catholic Irishman.
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Dominant Ruler; Powerful Ruler; Brave; Diminutive of Richard Rhyming; Variant of Rick
Male
Dutch
, people's ruler.
Male
French
French form of Latin Benedictus, BÉNÉDICT means "blessed."Â
Male
English
Short form of English Nicholas/Nickolas, NICK means "victor of the people."
Male
English
Pet form of English Richard, DICKY means "powerful ruler."
Surname or Lastname
English (West Midlands and Wales)
English (West Midlands and Wales) : patronymic from the personal name Dick.
Surname or Lastname
English
English : from Middle English doke, hence a nickname for someone with some fancied resemblance to a duck or a metonymic occupational name for someone who kept ducks or for a wild fowler.Irish : English name adopted as an equivalent of Lohan (an Anglicized form of Gaelic Ó Leocháin ‘descendant of Leochán’) by mistranslation, as if from lacha ‘duck’.North German (also Dück) : probably a nickname for a coward, from Low German duken ‘to duck or dive’.German (Dück(e)) : from a pet form of an old Germanic personal name formed with theud, diot ‘people’, ‘race’.
Boy/Male
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Rich and Powerful Ruler; Powerful; Rich Ruler; Dominant Ruler; Peaceful Ruler; Strong Power; Hardy Power; Powerful Ruler; Brave; First of the People
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English
Son of Dick.
Male
English
English short form of Roman Latin Victor, VICK means "conqueror."
Surname or Lastname
English
English : of uncertain derivation; possibly from Middle English doke ‘duck’ (see Duck).Norwegian : habitational name from a farm named Dokk, from Old Norse d{o,}kk ‘hollow’, ‘depression’.Possibly an altered form of German Docke, a metonymic occupational name for someone who worked in the cloth trade, from Middle Low German dÅk ‘fabric’.
Surname or Lastname
English
English : from an Old English personal name, Dæcca.Dutch : metonymic occupational name for a roofer, from dack, a variant of deck ‘roof’. Compare De decker.
Surname or Lastname
English
English : from Middle English dyse, dyce ‘die’, ‘dice’, ‘chance’, ‘luck’, probably applied as a nickname for an habitual dice player or gambler or as a metonymic occupational name for a maker of dice. Compare Deas.Possibly also an Americanized spelling of German Deiss.
Male
English
 Short form of English Richard, DICK means "powerful ruler." Compare with another form of Dick.
Surname or Lastname
English
English : nickname or metonymic occupational name, from Anglo-Norman French l’eveske ‘the bishop’, which was wrongly taken for le vesk. This in turn became Vesk, and later Veck or Vick.North German : variant of Fick.
Boy/Male
Teutonic American English German Shakespearean
Rules the people.
Male
English
 Pet form of English Richard, RICK means "powerful ruler."
Surname or Lastname
English (mainly East Midlands), Dutch, and German
English (mainly East Midlands), Dutch, and German : from Middle English pi(c)k, Middle Dutch picke, Middle High German bicke ‘pick’, ‘pickaxe’, hence a metonymic occupational name for someone who made pickaxes or used them as an agricultural or excavating tool.North German : metonymic occupational name for a pitch-burner, from Low German pick ‘pitch’.English : possibly from Middle English pike ‘pike’ (the fish), applied as a metonymic occupational name for a fisherman or seller of these fish, or as a descriptive nickname for someone thought to resemple a pike in some way.Jewish (eastern Ashkenazic) : unexplained.
Male
German
 Short form of German Diederick, DIRK means "first of the people; king of nations."
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