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Riccardo

ree-KAR-do

Popularity

#7145

stable

Letters

8

Syllables

3

Origin

Italian

Total Births

1,560

Peak Year

#37 in 1979

First Recorded

1913

Style

Sophisticated & Formal, Strong & Bold

Spelling

Moderate spelling

What It Means

Riccardo is an Italian given name derived from the Germanic name Richard, meaning 'powerful ruler' or 'brave ruler'.

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Numerology

9

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Famous Namesakes

  • Riccardo Muti

    Renowned Italian conductor and music director.

  • Riccardo Saponaro

    Italian football player and coach.

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Personality Traits

AmbitiousCourageousCharismaticStrong-willed

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