Rickard

Rickard is the Swedish form of Richard, a name of Old High German origin composed of the elements ric, meaning power or rule, and hard, meaning brave or strong, giving the overall sense of powerful ruler or strong king. The name was introduced to England by the Normans and became widely popular throughout medieval Europe, borne by three kings of England, most famously Richard I, known as Richard the Lionheart. Rickard remains the standard Scandinavian spelling of the name, used primarily in Sweden. Related forms include Richard, Rikard, and Ricard.