Rickard
RIK-erd
Letters
7
Syllables
2
Origin
Germanic
Total Births
625
Peak Year
#30 in 1958
First Recorded
1916
Style
Strong & Bold
Spelling
Tricky to spell
What It Means
Rickard is a masculine given name of Germanic origin, derived from the Old High German elements 'ric' (ruler, powerful) and 'hard' (brave, strong). It is a variant of Richard.
Numerology
The Achiever
Powerful, determined, and success-oriented. Names at 8 project confidence and ambition.
Famous Namesakes
Rickard Hugg
Swedish professional ice hockey player.
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