Ritter
RIT-ter
Popularity
#9658
Letters
6
Syllables
2
Origin
Germanic
Total Births
122
Peak Year
#17 in 2016
First Recorded
1997
Style
Strong & Bold
Spelling
Easy to spell
What It Means
An occupational surname of Germanic origin, meaning 'knight'. It is often used as a surname but can also be a given name.
Numerology
The Peacemaker
Diplomatic, sensitive, and cooperative. These names bring a harmonious, gentle quality.
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