Save Gender Masculine Usage Anglo-Saxon Pronounced Pron. /ˈrit͡ʃ.ˌbe͜orxt/(Old English) [key·simplify] Other Forms FormsRicberht, Ricbyhrt, Ricbyrht, Ricbertus Meaning & History Derived from the Old English elements ric "ruler, king" and beorht "bright". This name is related to the Germanic Ricbert, and was borne by a brief King of East Anglia.