Origin of the name Richard

The name Richard is a European male name that comes from the Old Germanic language. It is common in countries such as Germany, England, USA, France, Italy and Portugal. In our country this name is not particularly popular.

The name is pronounced differently in different countries. In Germany – Richard, In France – Richard, In England – Ricard, In Portugal – Ricardo, In Denmark – Ricard. In the USA, the names Rick, Ricky, Dick have become completely independent names.

One of the first famous bearers of this name was the English king from the Plantagenet dynasty, Richard I the Lionheart, who was known as a brave, kind, educated man. This characteristic fully corresponds to the meaning of this name.

Also this name has a similar female name, Ricarda.

Meaning and characteristics of the name Richard

This name characterizes its owner as a powerful and courageous person who achieves his goal and always strives for a pedestal. Translated from English, the name means “rich heart” or “striking without a miss.” A person who has received such a name loves to draw attention to himself in every possible way, to be in the very center of events! Such people are called “the soul of the company.”

Little Richard grows up very emotional and energetic, does not listen to his parents and strives for thrills. Oddly enough, he likes to be alone and doesn’t know how to communicate with girls. He is interested in sports, in particular wrestling or boxing, and is a good student, but is often punished by teachers and parents for his behavior. In a company of friends he is a leader, strives for those people who are as smart and intelligent as himself. But, despite this, he can easily find a common language with ordinary people, attracting them with his sincerity and grace.

Having matured, Richard easily communicates with the opposite sex and protects them when the need arises. He will always find a job to his liking, will be respected by the team and will bring any task to the end! The most suitable field of work for Richard is politics and medicine. There will often be disagreements with his boss, as Richard always sticks to his own point of view. Therefore, it is best, of course, to open your own business.

With age, such important qualities as endurance, patience, and fortitude appear.

In addition, he has an excellent memory, does not panic when making important decisions, always manages to do everything, penetrates into the essence of any matter, protects the weak, and is a loyal friend. He strives to find a devoted soul mate, for whom he will do absolutely everything, and create a strong and friendly family with her. She loves her children very much and tries to do everything to ensure that they are financially secure and do not need anything.

Richard has very good health, excellent endurance, but when playing sports, he does not feel sorry for himself at all, which leads to serious consequences and injuries!

A person with this name loves to travel, discover something new, unknown to anyone…

Name days:

February 7, April 3, April 20, May 1, May 4, May 29, June 9, July 30, August 22, August 30, August 31, November 22, December 1

Diminutive version

Ricky, Richie, Dicky, Rysyok

Abbreviated

Rick, Dick, Rich, Deacon, Lynx, Dino

According to the church

Ricard, Ricardo

Color

  • Blue

Planet

  • Venus

Element

  • fire

Stone talisman

cerdalic, chrysolite

Metal

copper, bronze, magnesium

Plants

periwinkle, elm

Totem animal

tiger

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