Richard?

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This is the front runner for DS2 currently with DH - I like the nicknames Rick, Ricky, Rich, Richie too. I do think it seems a little grown up for a baby, however I think as he will grow up a bit - I see it as a lovely name for a man. What do people think? Thank you

Love it. And love Rick, Ricky etc.

Awful!!

I’ve known 6 Richards and only one was called Dick and that was because he chose to use it. Coincidentally he was the only one who was known to be a dick at times!

It’s a good name.

Richard is a classic name nobody would use Dick today (unless the are trying to be funny) not keen at all on Rick or Ricky but Richie or Rich is cute

It’s a great name. It was popular in my generation (born 1960s) and I went to school with several Richards, none of whom was called Dick. The same goes for the 3 Richards I know now as adults, all lovely men.

Richard is a fab name.
I'd go for it if I were you.

I predict in about 5-10 years there will be quite a few more Richards about and perhaps even some Garys.

My son has a Richard in his year. He's 14.

I think it will come back. It's classic.
I cannot see Gary coming back for another 30 years.

I don't know any Richards who go by Dick or are ever called Dick. Richards are Rich or Rick, across the board. It's a great name--simple, masculine and classic. And royal!

I think it's a fab name. Go for it.

Its my brothers name and I think its a good strong traditional name that will soon be back in fashion.

Just don't give him a middle name of William like my parents did

Love it. Long overdue for a revival. Classic, solid name.

I don’t think people associate it with the Dick nn anymore, more Rich or Richie. (Plenty of children called William out there, despite the potential Willie nn.)

The lion heart!
Great name and lots of great nicknames

Blurgh name, isn't there a meme out there about there ' does anyone know a nice Richard?'

I think it's old fashioned in not a good way. Need to wait one more generation then it might come back?

It’s a great name. I’m in my 30s and know loads - none of them are known as Dick. They’re mostly Richard or Rich, and I think Richie is cute for a little one. It’s a proper solid, serious name and well overdue a comeback.

Lovely name! Love the traditional names. Can't go wrong!!