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Richard

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barefootcook · 03/06/2017 09:46

What do you think of the name Richard- deadly dull or due for a come back?

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UsaNayme · 03/06/2017 10:54

I know a 21 year old Richard. No nicknames, he's just Richard

villainousbroodmare · 03/06/2017 10:44

I like it and know a few; Richie, Dick and Richard all in their 40s to 60s and one pleasant 12yo Richard.

Lemondrop99 · 03/06/2017 10:38

I think it's classic. I don't know any Richards who go by Dick these days, so get shortened to Rich.

Argeles · 03/06/2017 10:12

I like it - it's a good, solid name. I think of dependable gentlemen when I hear it.

I think it'll make a refreshing change from Arthur, Alfie etc, which are lovely, but very popular.

AutumnGlitterBall · 03/06/2017 10:09

My BIL calls himself Dickie, to the in laws' great annoyance. I know a couple of other Richards who go by Richie or Rick(y) though.

AroseforEmily · 03/06/2017 10:09

I know a baby Richard, I thought it was a bit old fashioned when I first heard it but now it suits him.

ButtfaceMiscreant · 03/06/2017 10:08

Love it. It's a well used name in my family, and my husband's, and had it not been my brother's name I would have had it very high on my list, and probably used it myself.

Sugarpiehoneyeye · 03/06/2017 10:06

I like Richard (Richie).

SuperBeagle · 03/06/2017 10:05

The Dick potential is grim, but the name itself is fine.

Nospringflower · 03/06/2017 09:58

Dick has a shortening isnt good.

Herestonevergrowingup · 03/06/2017 09:57

Bit staid and ordinary for a young child. Don't mind it for an older man.

LexieLulu · 03/06/2017 09:56

It's my husbands name and he doesn't like it if that's anything... I like it tho

MrsELM21 · 03/06/2017 09:53

Love it!

NataliaOsipova · 03/06/2017 09:48

We were talking about this the other day, funnily enough! I like it. It's classic and rather smart (without being an "old man's name")....and very unusual these days.