Richard is cognate with variants of the name in other European languages, such as the Swedish "Rickard", the Portuguese and Spanish "Ricardo" and the Italian "Riccardo" (see …

1 day ago · Richard Dimitri died on Dec. 18 at 83 following decades of health struggles. He was known for his roles in 'When Things Were Rotten,' 'Johnny Dangerously' and 'Let It Ride,' …

1 day ago · Richard Dimitri, ‘When Things Were Rotten’ and ‘Johnny Dangerously’ Actor, Dies at 83 He also appeared three times on Broadway and co-created the sitcom ‘Daddy Dearest,’ …

Dec 23, 2025 · 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 …

Dec 16, 2025 · From Middle English Rycharde, from Old French Richard, from Medieval Latin Richardus and Ricohardus, from Frankish *Rīkahard, from Proto-Germanic *Rīkaharduz, a …

Dec 13, 2025 · Learn about the name Richard including the meaning, gender, origin, popularity, and more.

Nov 3, 2025 · See the popularity of the baby name Richard over time, plus its meaning, origin, common sibling names, and more in BabyCenter's Baby Names tool.

Richard is a Male name of Germanic origin meaning ""strong, powerful ruler" (from "ric" meaning "ruler, king, power" and "hard" meaning "hardy, brave, strong")". Discover the full meaning, …

Jan 3, 2026 · What is the meaning of the name Richard? Discover the origin, popularity, Richard name meaning, and names related to Richard with Mama Natural’s fantastic baby names guide.

The name "Richard" has Germanic roots and can be traced back to Old High German and Old Frankish languages. It gained popularity in England after the Norman Conquest, and its usage …