Richard

Pronunciation: [ r-IHCH-erd ]

Girl Name #38,955 Most Popular Hidden Gem

A distinctive girl name with a rare, memorable quality.

Meaning & Origin

Richard is a girl name, recorded for 6 babies in US birth records. It is pronounced r-IHCH-erd.

Parents who love the name Richard often also consider Rita, Rilla, Rillie .

Quick Facts

Gender: Girl
Popularity Rank: #38,955
Total SSA Count: 6

Nicknames

Ric Riy Ricie Richie

Also a Boy Name

Richard is also used as a boy name, ranked #232.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Richard

Is Richard a boy or girl name?

Richard is used as both a girl and boy name. As a girl name, it is ranked #38955. As a boy name, it is ranked #232. Richard is more commonly used as a boy name.

How do you pronounce Richard?

Richard is pronounced r-IHCH-erd.

How popular is the name Richard?

Richard is currently ranked #38955 in popularity for girl names in the United States.

What are common nicknames for Richard?

Common nicknames for Richard include Ric, Riy, Ricie, and Richie.

Is Richard a common or rare name?

Richard is an uncommon name, ranked #38955 in the US. Its rarity gives it a distinctive, memorable quality.

About the Name Richard

Richard is a girl name .

Is Richard a boy or girl name? Richard is used as both a girl and boy name. As a girl name, it ranks #38,955 in popularity. As a boy name, it ranks #232. Richard is more commonly used as a boy name.

Richard is currently ranked #38,955 in popularity for girl names in the United States.

Common nicknames for Richard include Ric, Riy, Ricie, and Richie. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.