Richard
Richard is a traditional masculine name of Germanic origin, widespread across many European cultures. It carries royal associations with notable medieval monarchs and key historical figures. It conveys strength, dignity, and timeless international appeal.
Name variants
International equivalents and translations
Spelling Variants & Registry Records
Comparison of forms with and without diacritics
Names can be registered in the traditional form with diacritics or in an international spelling.
Origin and etymology of the name
Scholarly onomastic and linguistic analysisThe name Richard means a powerful, strong, and brave ruler.
Detailed Slovak etymology analysis
Pochádza zo starohornonemeckého mena Richart, utvoreného zo slov rīhhi (mocný, bohatý; vládca) a harti (tvrdý, silný, odvážny). Meno sa preto vykladá ako „mocný a odvážny vládca“.
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Medzinárodný cestovateľský index
Ako ľahko sa meno Richard vyslovuje v cudzine, zapisuje na letenky a vníma vo svete
RICHARD
100 % zhodný s pôvodným tvaromBez diakritiky (ASCII)
Univerzálny medzinárodný zápis19 cudzích podôb
Česky, Anglicky, Maďarsky- •Zápis bez diakritiky – 100 % zhodný s medzinárodnými pasmi, letenkami a cudzími klávesnicami.
- •Ideálna dvojslabičná dĺžka – melodická a rýchlo zapamätateľná na celom svete.
- •Globálne rozšírené meno – má priame ekvivalenty vo viac než 10 svetových jazykoch.
- •Zhluk „ch“ sa v cudzích jazykoch vyslovuje odlišne (v angličtine často ako [č], vo francúzštine [š]).
Name days and calendars
Dates in Slovak and international calendarsThe name has foreign origin. You can listen to both native (Nemčina) and localized pronunciations.
Grammar & Cases
Overview of grammatical cases for greetings, cards, and official useDiminutives and pet forms
Affectionate and family nicknamesNotable figures named Richard
13People connected to this name according to Wikidata and editorial sources.
Test how Richard sounds with your surname
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Supports compound surnames (e.g. Smith-Jones)
Richard Smith
2 + 1 = 3 syllables
- The combination has a balanced rhythm and clear sound transitions.
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