Dirk is a Scots word for a short dagger. Perhaps you were named after a famous Dirk such as the explorer Dirk Hartog or the actors Dirk Bogarde or Dirk Benedict.
Dirk Hartog landed on what is now called Dirk Hartog Island, in Western Australia, at a point now named Cape Inscription.
Sgian dubh = black knife Long one is called Dirk.
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Dirk Hartog discovered what is now called Dirk Hartog Island, in Western Australia, at a point now named Cape Inscription.
Because Dirk Hartog was Dutch, the western half of the Australian continent was called "New Holland".
A 'dirk' is a dagger commonly used by the Scottish. "He stabbed him with a dirk." "She withdrew her dirk."
The traditional Scottish dagger worn in a sock is called a "sgian-dubh." It is worn tucked into the top of the kilt hose, with only the hilt visible. The sgian-dubh translates to "black knife" in Gaelic. It is considered a symbol of Scottish heritage and is often worn as part of formal Highland dress.
Dirk Benedict's birth name is Dirk Niewoehner.
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Dirk Ellis's birth name is Dirk Eugene Ellis.
Dirk Been's birth name is Dirk W. Been.
Dirk Triebel's birth name is Dirk Simplizius Triebel.