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Richard is a male given name. It originates, via Old French, from Old Frankish and is a compound of the words descending from Proto-Germanic *rīk-'ruler, leader, king' and *hardu-'strong, brave, hardy', and it therefore means 'strong in rule'.
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Apr 23, 2024 · It was borne by three kings of England including the 12th-century Richard I the Lionheart, one of the leaders of the Third Crusade. During the late Middle Ages this name was typically among the five most common for English males (with John, William, Robert and Thomas). It remained fairly popular through to the modern era, peaking in the United ...
May 30, 2024 · The name Richard is a boy's name of German origin meaning "dominant ruler". A classic old Norman name popular for a thousand years and favored for kings (Richard Nixon was named for Richard the Lionhearted), as well as the hoi polloi (as in every Tom, Dick and Harry), Richard was the sixth most popular US boys’ name in 1925, and was still ...
Mar 26, 2024 · Richard is a boy's name of German origin, meaning "brave ruler." It is made of the Germanic elements rich "ruler" and hard "brave." The name Richard was one of the most popular names in the Middle Ages, and has remained popular through to the modern era. In the past decade, it has decreased in popularity.
Sep 17, 2022 · Richard the Pilgrim: Also known as Richard of Wessex, lived an extremely pious life and fathered the Saints Willibald, Winnibald, and Walpurga. Richard Pampuri: Patron saint of nurses, doctors, and military chaplains, was a field medic in World War I and dedicated his life to providing the poor with medical care.
Richard as a boys' name is pronounced RICH-erd. It is of Old German origin, and the meaning of Richard is "powerful leader". Norman name commonly used for the last 900 years except in the 19th century. England's King Richard Coeur de Lion gave the name lasting impressions of kingliness and the exploits of a Crusader knight.
