Rickel
Germanic · Girl · 2 syllables
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About the name Rickel
Rickel is a diminutive form of the Germanic name Richard, derived from the Old High German elements "ric" (power, ruler) and "hard" (brave, strong), meaning "brave ruler" or "powerful ruler." The name has been used primarily in Germanic and Dutch-speaking cultures, with historical documentation in the Netherlands and Germany dating back to the Middle Ages.
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Etymology
Rickel is a diminutive form of the Germanic name Richard, derived from the Old High German elements "ric" (power, ruler) and "hard" (brave, strong), meaning "brave ruler" or "powerful ruler." The name has been used primarily in Germanic and Dutch-speaking cultures, with historical documentation in the Netherlands and Germany dating back to the Middle Ages.
Rickel currently ranks #19,840 in the United States as a girl's name. It reached its peak popularity around 1993.
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