Richie
RICH-ee
Popularity
#10885
Letters
6
Syllables
2
Origin
Germanic
Total Births
7,478
Peak Year
#230 in 1964
First Recorded
1899
Style
Cute & Playful, Strong & Bold
Spelling
Easy to spell
What It Means
A diminutive of Richard, a Germanic name meaning "powerful ruler."
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Numerology
The Builder
Stable, disciplined, and hardworking. Names at 4 convey groundedness and reliability.
Famous Namesakes
Richie Sambora
American rock guitarist and songwriter (Bon Jovi)
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