Richard
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Richard is a given name used in Dutch, English, French, German, Hungarian, Czech and Slovak. The first or given name Richard comes from the Germanic elements 'ric' (meaning power, rule, leader) and 'hard' (meaning brave, hardy, strong). It can thus be interpreted to mean strong ruler, brave leader, firm rule or any of many similar variations. It was brought to Britain by the Normans. It has enjoyed continuous popularity to the present day, strongly influenced by the fact that it was borne by three kings of England.
Cognates. Irish Gaelic: Ristéard. Scottish Gaelic: Ruiseart. Welsh: Rhisiart. Italian: Riccardo. Spanish: Ricardo. Portuguese: Ricardo. Low German: Ri(c)kert. Scandinavian: Rikard, Rickard. Polish: Ryszard.
Short forms. English: Ric, Rick, Rich, Chard, Chad, Dick, Hecka. Slovak: Rišo, Riško. Polish: Rysio.
Pet forms. English: Richo, Ricky, Rickie, Richie, Ricky Boy.
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[edit] People
See here for all articles on people named "Richard".
- Richard Branson, British billionaire
- Richard Burrell, Pioneering Nuclear Engineer
- Richard Burton, British actor
- Richard Chamberlain, American actor
- Richard Cheney, Vice President Of The United States
- Richard Clayderman, French pop pianist
- Richard Crockett, American actor, stunt performer, stunt coordinator, producer, and director
- Richard Feynman, American Physicist
- Richard Gale, Member of the Western Australian Legislative Council
- Richard Gere, American actor
- Richard Gerstl, Austrian painter
- Richard Hammond, British television presenter
- Richard Harris, Irish actor, singer and songwriter
- Richard Herd, American character actor in television and film
- Richard Steven Horvitz, American voice actor
- Richard Kiel, giant British actor
- Richard Littlejohn, British journalist
- Richard Nixon, President of the United States
- Richard Pryor, Comedian
- Richard Roundtree, American actor
- Richard Starkey, a musician, better known as "Ringo Starr"
- Richard Strauss, German composer
- Richard Virenque, French cyclist
- Richard von Weizsäcker, former German president
- Richard Wagner, German composer
[edit] Athletes
- Richard Gasquet, French tennis player
- Richard Hamilton, NBA Basketball Player
- Richard Jefferson, NBA Basketball Player
- Richard Rufus, a former English football defender
- Richard Sandrak, the world's strongest boy
- Richard Wright, an English football goalkeeper
[edit] Divines
- Richard of Chichester, Saint Richard (one of several)
- Richard of Middleton, theologian
- Richard of St. Victor, theologian and mystic
[edit] Monarchs
- Richard I of England (Richard the Lionheart)
- Richard II of England
- Richard III of England
Richard Gingell is classed as part of the monarchyhe is known to be in a band called GetVegas who are based in Stockton-On-Tees in England.
[edit] Surname
"Richard" is a common French family name, and is also a surname in England:
- Cliff Richard, British singer
- Henri Richard, Hockey Player
- Maurice Richard, Hockey Legend
- Monique Richard, politician.
- Pierre Richard, French actor
[edit] See also
Related family names include:
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