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 comprehensive …

4 hours ago · Richard Smallwood, the Grammy-nominated gospel singer and songwriter whose music was covered by the likes of Whitney Houston and Destiny’s Child, has died. He was 77. Smallwood …

19 hours ago · Gospel icon Richard Smallwood has died at age 77. Here's what we know.

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 typically among …

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

Dec 21, 2025 · Celebrate the life of Richard Pfendler (1961-2025) from Raleigh, NC. Read their obituary, share memories, and express condolences.

8 hours 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, Whitney …

1 day ago · Gospel music icon Richard Smallwood, composer of “Total Praise” and “I Love the Lord,” died Dec. 30, in Maryland from kidney failure complications.

Mar 3, 2025 · 1. The Name and Its Meaning The name Richard is of Germanic origin, derived from ‘ric,’ which means “ruler” or “king,” and ‘hard,’ meaning “brave” or “strong.” Therefore, the name Richard …

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, history, and …