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 …

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

Jan 3, 2026 · The name “Richard” comes from the Germanic “Riccard,” which means “powerful leader.” It’s no coincidence that throughout history, many notable men have borne this name …

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 …

1 day ago · Richard Dimitri, ‘When Things Were Rotten’ and ‘Johnny Dangerously’ Actor, Dies at 83 He also appeared three times on Broadway and co-created the sitcom ‘Daddy Dearest,’ …

1 day 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,' …

3 days ago · Richard Nixon was the 37th president of the United States (1969–74), who, faced with almost certain impeachment for his role in the Watergate scandal, became the first …

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, …

Richard Gere. Actor: Chicago. Humanitarian and actor Richard Gere was born on August 31, 1949, in Philadelphia, the second of five children of Doris Anna (Tiffany), a homemaker, and …