Rickard

Rickard is the Swedish and medieval English form of the Germanic name Richard, composed of the elements ric, meaning power or rule, and hard, meaning brave or strong, giving an overall sense of powerful ruler or strong king. The name was brought to widespread prominence across Europe by the Normans following the eleventh century, and was famously borne by several English kings, most notably Richard I, known as the Lionheart. Rickard remains in regular use in Scandinavia as the native adaptation of this pan-European name. Related forms include Richard, Ricardo, Ricard, and Richárd.