Richard

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    Origin:
  • German: Powerful, strong ruler
Description:
This Old German name was introduced to England by the Normans and borne by three kings of England, which is approrpiate since it means "strong ruler." King Richard the lion-hearted was the first of them. The name has fallen out of vogue as of late, along with it's now hokey-sounding nicknames like Richie, Rich, Dick, and Dicky
Popularity:
How popular is Richard? Here's how many babies were named Richard over time, according to the U.S. Social Security Administration.
 Ranking   Name
Alternate Spellings:
Rickey
International Variations:
Ricardo   •   Ricco   •   Richi   •   Rico
Nicknames:
Dick   •   Rich   •   Rick   •   Ricky
Famous Namesakes:
President Richard Nixon, Actor Richard Dreyfuss, Actor Richard Gere
Celebrity Babies:
Son of Mary Tyler Moore, Son of Richard Pryor, Son of Laurence Olivier, Son of Dick Clark
Syllables:
2
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