Ricardo
Ricardo is a Christian boy name of Germanic, via Spanish origin, meaning “Brave ruler”.
| Meaning | Brave ruler |
|---|---|
| Gender | Boy |
| Origin | Germanic, via Spanish |
| Pronunciation | ree-KAR-doh |
| Tradition | Christian, Modern & Classic |
| Used in | Mexico, Brazil, Portugal, Spain |
Meaning and origin of Ricardo
Ricardo is the Spanish and Portuguese form of Richard, from the Germanic ric 'ruler, power' and hard 'brave, hardy'. The name was spread across Europe by the Normans and by figures such as Richard the Lionheart. Spanish and Portuguese speakers took it up widely in the modern era. It is common in Mexico, Brazil and Portugal, where the short forms Rico and Ricky are also heard.
Is Ricardo a Christian name?
Ricardo is a Germanic name rather than a biblical one. Christian use is linked to saints such as Richard of Chichester, but it is mainly chosen as a classic name.
How popular is Ricardo?
Very familiar throughout the Spanish- and Portuguese-speaking world.
Gifts with the name Ricardo
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Spellings and variants of Ricardo
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Ricardo mean?
Ricardo means 'Brave ruler'. It is of Germanic, via Spanish origin.
Is Ricardo a Christian name?
Ricardo is a Germanic name rather than a biblical one. Christian use is linked to saints such as Richard of Chichester, but it is mainly chosen as a classic name.
How do you pronounce Ricardo?
Ricardo is pronounced ree-KAR-doh.
Is Ricardo a boy or girl name?
Ricardo is usually a boy name.