The baby name Riccard is a Male name , 2 syllables long and is pronounced RICK-ard (English approximation: /ˈrɪkɑrd/),ree-KARD (Italian/Scandinavian approximation: /riˈkard/).
The baby name Riccard is a Male name , 2 syllables long and is pronounced RICK-ard (English approximation: /ˈrɪkɑrd/),ree-KARD (Italian/Scandinavian approximation: /riˈkard/).
Riccard is in Origin.
Riccard is a rare variant of the pan-European name Richard, from Germanic ric “rule, power” + hard “brave, hardy,” giving the sense “powerful ruler.” It reached England via Norman French in the 11th century and flourished with figures such as King Richard I (“the Lionheart”) and later saints and nobles. Riccard most often appears in British records as a surname form or dialectal spelling of Rickard/Ricard, and in modern use it can also reflect an Italian influence from Riccardo with the final -o dropped.
Usage today is uncommon but familiar by association with Richard. Close variants include Richard, Ricard (Catalan/Occitan), Riccardo (Italian), Ricardo (Spanish/Portuguese), Rickard and Rikard (Scandinavian), and the medieval English surname Rickard. Diminutives and short forms span Ric/Rick, Rich, Richie/Ritchie, Ricky, and Rico. The longstanding appeal of the root name lies in its compact, regal meaning and its deep medieval pedigree.
Riccard is far from common. We have only 18 recorded uses of it on record, from 1 country.
Based on birth registration data from national statistics agencies.
| Country | Gender | Year | Rank | Born | of |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| IT | Boys | 0 | #1,454 | 18 | 10,046 |
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