Richard(English) A Borrowing from the Old French, Richard is Derived from the Old High German Richart, a Compound Name Composed from the Elements Ric, Rik (Power, Ruler) and Hard (Strong, Brave, Hearty). Short Forms:
Richmond(Shakespearean) 'King Henry Iv, and ' King Henry the Fourth. Also Henry (Hal), Son to the King and Prince of Wales, Who Becomes King in Part , and King in Henry V. 'King Henry the Sixth, Part Iii' King Henry the Sixt
Rick(English) Abbreviation of Richard 'Powerful; Strong Ruler.' Also a Diminutive of Derek, Meaning Gifted Ruler, People Ruler, a Variant of the Old German Theodoric
Ricky(English) Abbreviation of Richard 'Powerful; Strong Ruler.' Also a Diminutive of Derek, Meaning Gifted Ruler, People Ruler, a Variant of the Old German Theodoric
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