Derek

name

Etymology: Borrowed in the Middle Ages from a Middle Low German variant of Theodoric, and revived in the 19th century.

1. A male given name from the Germanic languages.

   “"Do you think so? Her husband has an odd name - Derek Keppel. He is a musician - a violinist."”

   “We do not entertain as much anymore because of Derek. (He produces strain. We have to pretend he doesn't.) I used to like him when I still thought he was normal. I was fond of him. I used to call him Dirk, and Kiddo, Steamshovel, Dinky Boy, and Dicky Dare. Till I found out what he was. Now it's always formal: Derek.”

2. A surname.