The first or given name Richard derives from the Germanic elements "ric" (ruler, leader, king) and "hard" (strong, brave), therefore it means 'powerful leader'.

Richard is a typical name in many Germanic languages, including English, German and Dutch.

Cognates. French: Richard. Irish: Ristéard. Italian: Riccardo. Dutch: Rijkert Low German: Ri(c)kert. Polish: Ryszard. Portuguese: Ricardo. Scandinavian: Rikard, Rickard, Ríkarður. Scottish Gaelic: Ruiseart. Catalan: Ricard. Spanish: Ricardo. Welsh: Rhisiart. Hungarian: Richárd

Short forms. English: Rik, Rick, Rich, Dick, Ric, Chard, Hecka, Ringo. Slovak: Rišo, Riško. Polish: Rysio. Czech: Ríša. Spanish: Cayo (Guatemala). Finnish: Riku. Estonian: Riho.

Pet forms. English: Rich, Richo, Ricky, Ricky Boy, Rickster, Ric, Rickie, Rikki, Wicky, Richie, Dick, Dickie

Last Names. Richard(s), Ritchard, Richardson, Riccard(s), Ricquart, Rijkaard, Rickaert, Ryckewaert

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Mon Aug 17 11:45:56 2009

I think that Richard is having an affair with Elizabeth from Keeping Up Appearances. How about you?
Q. Well I don't know if anyone out there still watches this show but Hyacinth can be so crucial, yet funny. Especially to poor Richard and Elizabeth. I bet they're just sitting,plotting on how to get rid of her. Maybe poison her at one of candle light suppers or smash her over the head with her hand painted periwinkle tea set. What are some of your thoughts on the subject.
Asked by Desh101 - Mon Sep 1 17:17:55 2008 - - 3 Answers - 0 Comments

A. To quote the British, "Not bloody likely." Richard is like Jimmy Carter, he may lust, but only in his heart.
Answered by Hopalong Cassidy - Mon Sep 1 19:27:14 2008

I need a shakespearean selection that can relate to richard branson?
Q. hi i am doing a project on richard branson for school. me and my groupmate are having a hard time finding anything on richard branson and a shakespearean slection. can anyone tell me a shakespeare play that can relate to richard branson?
Asked by truesoul91 - Mon Jan 7 19:08:34 2008 - - 1 Answers - 0 Comments

A. doesn't mention any Shakespeare selections. If you mean 'what Shakespeare play might relate to the life of Richard', then search for short descriptions of the plays till you find one that sounds ok.
Answered by fooles.troupe - Wed Jan 9 21:50:49 2008

Why did BA not sell Concorde to Richard Branson?
Q. I have just had an argument with my dad about BA not selling Concorde to Richard Branson and Virgin. He believes that the sole reason that Concorde was not sold on was because it would have made BA look like fools if he made it work. I am sure that is partly true, however I am sure that there are other more substantial and more legal reasons why it was not sold on. Does anyone know?
Asked by carrotfingers - Thu Jan 24 14:43:56 2008 - - 9 Answers - 0 Comments

A. Concorde was not withdrawn from service due to the paris air crash, Concorde was withdrawn from service becausr Airbus refused to continue to supply tooling and spares for the aircraft. The nex thing that put Concorde in to retirement was 9/11 after that air traffic dropped dramtically. Sir Richard Branson despite what has been said could have taken over the fleet but without Airbus supplying any components the certificate of airworthyness was withdrawn and the plane effectivley grounded
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