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Richard

Richard

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Derived from the Old High German personal name Ricohard, composed of 'ric' (power, ruler) and 'hard' (brave, strong), meaning 'strong ruler' or 'powerful leader'. The name was brought to France by Germanic Franks and later reinforced by Norman lords; its aristocratic prestige ensured its transformation into a common hereditary surname.