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RichardFamily History Richard Name Meaning English French West Indian (mainly Haiti) German and Dutch: from a personal name composed of the ancient Germanic elements rīc‘power(ful)’ + hard ‘hardy brave strong’. The Middle English forms were Richard and Rikardrespectively Parisian Old French and Old Picard pronunciations of the ancient Germanic name. Middle English Rikard gives rise to the pet form Rick whilst Richard has given the pet forms Richie and Rich . …
“Richard”
Write about your first name: its meaning, significance, etymology, etc. Richard is a boy’s name of German origin. Meaning “powerful,” “hardy,” “brave,” and “strong ruler,” this name is a classic demonstration of strength and power wrapped up in a classic name. It originates, via Old French, from Old Frankish and is a compound of the …
