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I like Richard. It is a classic. But I have known a ton so it feels dated to me. Plus I'm not a fan of most of the nicknames. Richard feels distinguished but Ricky, Richie, etc feel lower class. And of course Dick is no longer an acceptable nickname for someone under 60.

It makes me think of Richard Dawkins. An okay association, but the name itself seems middle-aged. Though I know several younger Richards, but they most often get called Rick or Ricky.

I don't like it. It's also distinctly middle-aged.

I like it a lot, and would like it more if there was no risk of nasty nns like Dick. And it wouldn't work with my ln. So, strictly a mn!

Underrated!

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Well, dated and underrated. Sounds mature ... but still virile and competent, not effete.

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I like it. It's a little generic from overuse. I'd like it more if it were pronounced RIK- instead of RITCH-. The -ard ending has no appeal for me at all. But, Rich and Rick are cool names. IMHO

This message was edited 4/23/2013, 7:40 PM

Ugh. I don't know why, but I have such a strong dislike of this name. Not only does it sound dated, but it just seems like a sleazy, slimy middle aged man. A second-rate car salesman or something. It might be irrational, but Richard just bugs me.

I like it. It sounds strong. I used to think it was too 'old', like it would only work on an old person, but I think I started liking it because of "The Sword of Truth".

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I wouldn't use it because while I don't think it's 'old' anymore, it is still mature and wouldn't fit a baby. Also I hate all of the nicknames I can think of for it.

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Edit: It's an okay middle name. I might use it in a mn slot, actually. I have someone I could honor with it too --my previous babysitter's dad, who was the first person to talk about philosophy with me when I was a little kid :) Apart from my parents, everyone else assumed that 4-5 year olds were "too dumb" to talk about that stuff, so he was a very good influence on me.

This message was edited 4/23/2013, 4:30 PM

It's not my favorite, but it is a nice, dependable name with several nns to choose from My favorite uncle was Richard, called Ricky, and a good friend of our family is named Richard. He always goes by just Richard (his dad was Dick) but his brother still calls him Richie...because he knows it irritates him.

I adore it, I know a man about 30 named Richard and he's so sweet. Great name, I'd use it even if it is an old lady name.

I always really like Richard! Until I remember I have a weird uncle-cousin-something named Richard. My mother's cousin's husband. Whatever that relation is.

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If I heard of a baby being named Richard though I think I would be pretty charmed. Richard's gradually turning into a cool old man name like Arthur and Albert etc.

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Like I am holding out hope that if the duchess of whatever has a boy they might name him Richard even though I know it's pretty unlikely. It's got some chivalrous romance to it. Prince Richard! It could be cute.

This message was edited 4/23/2013, 1:49 PM