Ritchie
English · Boy · 1 syllable
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About the name Ritchie
Ritchie is a Scottish diminutive form of Richard, derived from the Germanic elements "ric" (power) and "hard" (brave), meaning "brave ruler" or "powerful leader." The name is primarily used in Scottish and English-speaking cultures, with particular prominence in Scotland where diminutive forms ending in "-ie" are traditional naming conventions.
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Etymology
Ritchie is a Scottish diminutive form of Richard, derived from the Germanic elements "ric" (power) and "hard" (brave), meaning "brave ruler" or "powerful leader." The name is primarily used in Scottish and English-speaking cultures, with particular prominence in Scotland where diminutive forms ending in "-ie" are traditional naming conventions.
Ritchie currently ranks #3,926 in the United States as a boy's name. It reached its peak popularity around 1964.
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