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Richard: Popularity
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200th+ most popular boys name in the UK
239 recorded births
in 2008
User rating:
( 3.68 from 120 votes )
Additional information about the name Richard:
Proving to be an enduringly popular given name, Richard is of Frankish origin and was introduced to the UK by the Normans. Borne by a trio of English kings, the name is particularly associated with Richard I, who earned the nickname 'lionheart'. Namesakes include Richard Ashcroft (singer), Cliff Richard (singer), Richard Branson (entrepreneur), Richard Gere (actor) and Richard Bacon (presenter).
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