Thoughts on Richard?

[kindleonthefloor]

It's a family name but I really don't know any small kids named Richard..

Underused classic

Fine if you're planning on giving birth to a 50 year old bloke. There are no baby Richards for a reason.

I love it. It was on my shortlist. A baby Richard would sound fresh and would be the only one in a sea of Arlos and Teddys.

I know a 5yr old Richard 😄

Lovely classic.

My son’s middle name is Richard.
you can shorten it to Ricky as a child and then when he’s older he can decide.

I think it’s a great name

I quite like it. I agree with Venus (above) that it would sound fresh. It's different, but not 'out there' different. I came across an Adrian the other day - same sort of vibe.

Classic and classy, I like it. With a child I’d nickname him Rick or Ricky

Dick?

I would try and keep it as Richard as I jsut really like the name.

I actually think Dickie is a cute nn but obviously wouldn't use it now

Just no

Rich or Dick, neither are great…

Richard is a classic name.

Nicknames can also be Rich, Rick, or Ricky.

dick. No. And Ricky is just awful

Unless you’re giving birth to a middle aged man - no

Middle name, yes. First name , no.

I really like it, a true classic.

Diccon

Don’t inflict this on a child

I know a 9 year old Richard 🤷🏻‍♀️
It’s a lovely name.

I like it. I know a few people who go by Rich.

Classic name.

I think it's a nice classic name, kids in his won't know the outdated nicknames, I've known a few Richards that haven't been shortened.

Nope

Makes me think of Eastenders but nobody your baby’s age will know that reference

I would establish the nickname quickly (Rick? Ricky? Rich? Richie?) so that Dick isn’t used or mentioned.

My Grandad was called Richard.. known as Dick.. but gosh he would be 150 now.. my Uncle named after him but known as Richard.. his Son same but called Ricky...l adore the name.
Richard Branson.
Richard Madely.
Richard Gere.
Richard Attenborough.
Richard Nicon.
Richard Burton.
Such a classic name.