Submitted Name Revision History

Latinized form of Richard. It was used across Europe (especially England and France) during the Middle Ages, as at the time Latin was the standard language for official records (especially parish registers).

The use of the name still persists in the Dutch-speaking world, although primarily as an official name on birth certificates. Bearers tend to go by a more practical derivative in everyday life, such as Richard and Rik.

Lastly, it should be noted that this name is sometimes confused with Richarius, which shares the same first element, but has a different second element.