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 …

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 …

11 hours ago · Richard Codey, the former governor of New Jersey and the state's longest-serving lawmaker, has died, his family announced.

3 days 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,' …

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

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 30, 2025 · Richard Smallwood, the Grammy-nominated "I Love the Lord" and "Total Praise" singer, has died, according to his family. He was 77.

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.

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, …

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 …