Richard is cognate with variants of the name in other European languages, such as the Swedish "Rickard", the Portuguese and Spanish "Ricardo" and the Italian "Riccardo" (see …

Dec 23, 2025 · It was borne by three kings of England including the 12th-century Richard I the Lionheart, one of the leaders of the Third Crusade. During the late Middle Ages this name was …

1 day ago · Eight-time Grammy-nominated gospel singer Richard Smallwood has died at 77. His representative announced that Smallwood passed away Tuesday due to complications from …

Dec 13, 2025 · Learn about the name Richard including the meaning, gender, origin, popularity, and more.

1 day ago · Richard Smallwood, a gospel singer and recording artist nominated eight times for Grammy Awards, has died. He was 77.

2 days ago · Richard Smallwood, a soaring voice in gospel music, dies at 77 He became one of the country’s biggest names in gospel, with songs that were covered by Destiny’s Child, …

2 days ago · Richard Smallwood, Grammy-nominated gospel singer and pianist, dies at 77 The powerful vocalist died of complications from kidney failure on Tuesday.

1 day ago · Gospel singer Richard Smallwood dies at 77, leaving legacy that inspired many in music Richard Smallwood, a Howard University graduate, wrote the gospel hit “Total Praise.” …

The name "Richard" has Germanic roots and can be traced back to Old High German and Old Frankish languages. It gained popularity in England after the Norman Conquest, and its usage …

Richard is a Male name of Germanic origin meaning ""strong, powerful ruler" (from "ric" meaning "ruler, king, power" and "hard" meaning "hardy, brave, strong")". Discover the full meaning, …