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Do you think Cedric will become more popular?

40 replies

MNerGalore · 04/06/2026 14:26

I've just seen a video stating that this name is expected to rise in popularity for baby boys soon. The woman who said it was American, so maybe this applies to the states more than here. I can't say that I've ever met a Cedric in my life and am curious what would be causing the rise in popularity. It seems a bit random. Thoughts?

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muddyford · 04/06/2026 14:37

I like these old-English names. I know a Cedric. I saw Gilbert mentioned in a thread a few days ago, which I like too.

It's not really Old English though, it is a fictional name invented by Sir Walter Scott. To me, it belongs in the 'wet' corner with Rupert and Walter. Gilbert is fabulous though!

1000StrawberryLolliesandPrincessofLichtenstein · 04/06/2026 15:26

TwoPercentForLookingInTheMirrorTwice · 04/06/2026 15:11

Cedric will always be Cyril Sneers son to me 😭

This was my first thought too 😂

HugoThatway · 04/06/2026 15:20

My DC has 6 of them in his school year. Even more popular than Balonz.

DryShampooing · 04/06/2026 15:14

Not a hope.

TwoPercentForLookingInTheMirrorTwice · 04/06/2026 15:11

Cedric will always be Cyril Sneers son to me 😭

ilovepixie · 04/06/2026 14:55

No it’s awful. The only Cedric I know used to wet the bed when he was drunk

PissOffJeffrey · 04/06/2026 14:52

I know a Cedric but he’s French so maybe it’s more popular there?

I’d say no, I can’t see it having a major comeback, but then if Albert & Edmund have made it who knows?

TinDogTavern · 04/06/2026 14:46

I hope not. It’s awful. Sorry, Cedrics.

Hinthebuild · 04/06/2026 14:40

I wouldn't be surprised. Cedric does seem to fit some current trends (older softer-sounding names). Years ago, nobody thought Noah and Theodore would be as popular as they are today.

Daffodilsinthespring · 04/06/2026 14:39

Lovely name. I’d use it

muddyford · 04/06/2026 14:37

I like these old-English names. I know a Cedric. I saw Gilbert mentioned in a thread a few days ago, which I like too.

CelticSilver · 04/06/2026 14:36

A horrifically-farting boxer dog in James Herriot's book. And a tragic Harry Potter character. It's a no from me!

morgan56 · 04/06/2026 14:32

Definitely not the next Leo / Noah etc

LittlePinkWeed · 04/06/2026 14:29

If it hasn't already increased in popularity due to the character named Cedric Diggory in Harry Potter, then I don't see it becoming any more popular in future.

Noideawhatiam · 04/06/2026 14:28

I know a Cedric, personally I think it’s a lovely name but I’m aware that I’m very much in the minority so I can’t see it becoming super popular any time soon.

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