Richard

Richard

The first or given name Richard derives from German, French, and English "ric" (ruler, leader, king) and "hard" (strong, brave, court), therefore it means "powerful leader" as well as "King's Court". The name Richard is most often used as a boy name or male name.

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Famous quotes containing the word richard:

    “When a man of genius is denied of his great love, he goes mad. His brain, instead of being clear to do his work, is tortured, so he begins to think of torture. Torture for those who have tortured him.”
    —David Boehm, and Louis Friedlander. Dr. Richard Vollin (Bela Lugosi)

    “Awop-bop-a-loo-mop alop-bam-boom!”
    —Little Richard (b. 1932)