Richard
rih-churd
Origin:German
Popularity:389
Meaning:Powerful, hardy
Richard is a boy's name of German origin. Meaning "powerful" and "hardy," this name is a classic demonstration of masculinity wrapped up in a traditional name. This name is for the parent who wishes for baby to set new traditions of what it means to be powerful. Richard also comes with various cute nicknames including Rich, Rick, and Dick.
Famous People Named Richard
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- RichardPrincess Alice and Prince Henry
- Richard ArkwrightInventor
- Richard AttenboroughDirector
- Richard DreyfussActor
- Richard GereActor
- Richard LewisComedian
- Richard LinklaterDirector
- Richard MaddenActor
- Richard NixonUnited States President
- Richard PryorComedian
- Richard ShermanFootball Player
- Richard WagnerComposer
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