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Richard

Pronunciation: RI-cherd (key)
Names related to Richard: Dick, Ricardo, Rich, Rick, Rico
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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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I married a Richard and call him thus and on occasion "Rich". I've heard some call him "Rick". My husband thinks there is a tv and film conspiracy against Richards. He points out that the lackluster personality-less background man in any tv show or film is named Richard. Go figure.

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Dick, Rich, Rick, Richie, Ricky, Rico, Richo

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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 Rogers of Rogers & Hammerstein/Rogers & Hart
Richard Russo, author
Ringo Starr, born Richard Starkey, member of the Beatles
Richard Hunt, Muppeteer
RICHARD HAMMOND ALIE?!

Richard in song, story & screen: | Edit

Richie Rich, Poor Little Rich Boy of comic book fame

"Open the Door, Richard" 1950s hit song

Richard Alpert, character on TV show "Lost"
Richard 'Rick' Castle, title-character on the TV show "Castle"
Richard Cypher, character from the "Sword of Truth" books and TV show "Legend of the Seeker"
Dr. Richard Webber, character from the TV show "Grey's Anatomy"

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