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Richard — Meaning, Origin & Popularity
Boy
Meaning
Brave ruler.
Etymology
From Germanic meaning brave ruler.
Pronunciation
/ˈrɪtʃərd/
Popularity
US
2020:
#190
2021:
#205
Quick Facts
Length:
7 letters
Syllables:
2
Ending:
-d
Origin
german
Themes
royal
classic
Nicknames & Variants
Nicknames:
Rick, Rich, Dick
Variants:
Ricardo
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