Richter
RIK-ter
Popularity
#8166
Letters
7
Syllables
2
Origin
Germanic
Total Births
65
Peak Year
#10 in 2021
First Recorded
2007
Style
Strong & Bold, Sophisticated & Formal
Spelling
Moderate spelling
What It Means
A German surname and given name meaning 'judge'. It has strong, authoritative connotations.
Numerology
The Peacemaker
Diplomatic, sensitive, and cooperative. These names bring a harmonious, gentle quality.
Famous Namesakes
Jean-Paul Richter
German philosopher and writer, known for his aphorisms.
Charles Richter
American seismologist who developed the Richter magnitude scale.
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