Dedë

Believed to be derived from Latin dominicus or Latin theodorus. An alternative form of Dodë (cognate to Gheg Albanian Ded, Dod). Derived from Dedalij, the name of a figure in Albanian mythology. Described as being very tall, mighty and a giant (similarities with Gigas, Gigantes and Titans in Greek mythology). Probably related or a cognate to Albanian tëtanë (“all, people, total”); which derived from Proto-Indo-European *tewtéh₂ (“people, tribe”). Recorded earliest since the 13th century.