# 600 years ago - the first Diot Coke

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**Created:** [January 19, 2026, 6:11pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/600-years-ago-the-first-diot-coke/1026824 "2026-01-19T18:11:49Z")\
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**Author:** ![Lucas\_Jackson](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/lucas_jackson/32/303_2.png) [@Lucas\_Jackson](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Lucas_Jackson)\
**Post date:** [January 19, 2026, 6:11pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/600-years-ago-the-first-diot-coke/1026824/1 "2026-01-19T18:11:49Z")

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In 1379, a woman named Diot Coke was born in West Riding, Yorkshire, England. This unusual name was uncovered by researcher George Redmonds centuries later while studying 14th-century English names. “Diot” is likely a diminutive form of Dionisia, and “Coke” probably stemmed from “Cook,” hinting at her family’s occupation. Diot’s name provides a unique glimpse into medieval naming practices and social structures of the era. The discovery showcases the richness of medieval records and the intricate tapestry of life in 14th-century England.

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**Author:** ![Jackmannii](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/jackmannii/32/311_2.png) [@Jackmannii](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Jackmannii)\
**Post date:** [January 19, 2026, 6:43pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/600-years-ago-the-first-diot-coke/1026824/2 "2026-01-19T18:43:57Z")

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[Moxie Hengel](https://www.baseball-reference.com/players/h/henglmo01.shtml) was a major league baseball player, though not a very good one. More recently we had [Phil Coke](https://www.baseball-reference.com/players/c/cokeph01.shtml).