Riccardo
Italian · Boy · 3 syllables
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About the name Riccardo
Riccardo means "brave ruler" or "strong ruler," derived from the Germanic elements "ric" (ruler/king) and "hard" (brave/strong).
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Etymology
Riccardo means "brave ruler" or "strong ruler," derived from the Germanic elements "ric" (ruler/king) and "hard" (brave/strong). It is the Italian form of Richard, used primarily in Italian and Italian-speaking Catholic cultures, with notable historical bearers including Italian nobles, artists, and the operatic tenor Riccardo Domingo.
Riccardo currently ranks #5,794 in the United States as a boy's name. It reached its peak popularity around 1979.
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