The spelling of the name "Broderic" can be explained using International Phonetic Alphabet (IPA) transcription. The first syllable is "bro," which is pronounced as [bɹoʊ], with the "o" sound being a diphthong. The second syllable is "der," pronounced as [dɜːr], with a long "e" sound. The final syllable is "ic," pronounced as [ɪk], with a short "i" sound followed by a hard "k." Therefore, the correct spelling of the name is "Broderic," which is pronounced as [bɹoʊdɜːrɪk].
The etymology of the name "Broderic" is uncertain and there are multiple theories about its origins. It is believed to be derived from multiple sources and linguistic influences.
One theory suggests that "Broderic" is of Old English origin, formed by combining the elements "broðr" which means "brother" and "ric" meaning "ruler" or "king". In this context, it would imply a "ruler of brothers" or "kingly brother".
Another possibility is that the name has Germanic roots, possibly derived from the Old High German word "pruot" or "pruod" meaning "proud" and "ric", which would have a similar connotation of a "proud ruler" or "proud king".