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Richard

Pronunciation: RI-cherd (key)

Origin of the name Richard:

A borrowing from the Old French, Richard is derived from the Old High German Richart, a compound name composed from the elements rík, rīc (power, ruler) and hard (strong, brave, hardy): hence, "brave ruler." The name, introduced by the Normans, was borne by three kings of England. The first was Richard I (1157 - 99), called Richard the Lion-Hearted, the leader of the Third Crusade.

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Dick, Rich, Rick, Richie, Ricky, Rico , chadie

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King Richard I ( "Lionheart") and two other kings of England
Little Richard, rock & roll legend
Richard Burton, British actor
Rick Danko, Canadian musician (The Band)
Richard Gere, aging sex symbol
Richard Manuel, Canadian singer-songwriter (The Band)
Richard Nixon, 37th President
Richard Lewis, comedian
Richard Pryor, comedian
Richard "Rocket" Richard, hockey player
Richard Rogers of Rogers & Hammerstein/Rogers & Hart
Richard Russo, author
Ringo Starr, born Richard Starkey, member of the Beatles
RICHARD HAMMOND ALIE?!

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Richie Rich, Poor Little Rich Boy of comic book fame
"Open the Door, Richard" 1950s hit song

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