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The first or given name Richard comes from the Germanic elements 'ric' (meaning power, rule, leader) and 'hard' (meaning brave, hardy, strong). It can thus be interpreted to mean strong ruler, brave leader, firm rule or any of many similar variations. It was brought to the United Kingdom by the Normans. Richard is also the name of several important figures in history, such as King Richard III.


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RICHARD IN QUEBEC

As a family name, Richard is common in Quebec. For example, Maurice Richard and Henri Richard famous ice hockey playing brothers, and Monique Richard , politician.


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