- Richard - Wikipedia
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 comprehensive variant list below)
- Meaning, origin and history of the name Richard
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 typically among the five most common for English males (with John, William, Robert and Thomas)
- How Dick Came to be Short for Richard - Today I Found Out
Today I found out why Dick is short for Richard The name Richard is thought by most etymologists to derive from the Proto-Germanic ‘Rikharthu’, meaning more or less “hard ruler” (‘Rik-‘ meaning ‘ruler’ and ‘-harthu’ meaning ‘hard’)
- Richard - Meaning, Nicknames, Origins and More | Namepedia
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 spread throughout Europe
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Sir Richard Branson is paying tribute to his late wife, Joan Templeman Weeks after he announced Templeman’s death on Nov 25, the businessman, 75, penned a heartfelt message about his partner
- Richard History, Family Crest Coats of Arms - HouseofNames
The name Richard is derived from the Germanic personal name of Richard, which is composed of the elements "ric", meaning "powerful", and "hard", meaning "brave" or "strong"
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Joan Templeman, the longtime wife of music business titan Richard Branson, has died at the age of 80, Branson revealed on social media
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