The first or given name Richard comes from the Germanic elements "ric" (ruler, leader, king) and "hard" (strong, brave).

Cognates

French: Richard. Irish: Ristéard. Italian: Riccardo. Dutch: Rijkert Low German: Ri(c)kert. Polish: Ryszard. Portuguese: Ricardo. Scandinavian: Rikard, Rickard, Ríkarður. Scottish Gaelic: Ruiseart. Catalan: Ricard. Spanish: Ricardo. Welsh: Rhisiart. Hungarian: Richárd.

Short forms

English: Rich, Rick, Rik, Dick, Dicky, Ric, Chard, Hecka, Ringo. Slovak: Rišo, Riško. Polish: Rysio. Czech: Ríša. Spanish: Cayo (Guatemala). Finnish: Riku.

Pet forms

English: Rich, Ricky, Ricky Boy, Rickster, Ric, Rickie, Rikki, Wicky, Richie

Surnames

Richard(s), Ritchard, Richardson, Riccard(s), Ricquart, Rijkaard, Rickaert, Ryckewaert

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