Ricardo is the Spanish and Portuguese form of Richard. Good nicknames for Ricardo may include Rico, Rick, Ricky, Ric, Ardo or Ardie.
Richard / Ricardo is Germanic in origin, derived from the nearly synonymous elements “rīc” meaning “ruler (powerful)” and “hard” meaning “strong, hardy, brave”.
The name was probably introduced to the Iberian Peninsula by way of Germanic (Visigothic) invaders and settlers. With an etymology like “powerful, brave” it’s no wonder people of different ethnic groups would find it appealing.
Ricardo first appeared sporadically on the U.S. Top 1000 list of baby boy’s names starting in the late 19th and early 20th centuries. As the Hispanic-American population has grown significantly, so too has the usage of Ricardo.
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