Richard is cognate with variants of the name in other European languages, such as the Swedish "Rickard", the Portuguese and Spanish "Ricardo" and the Italian "Riccardo" (see comprehensive …

Dec 23, 2025 · It was borne by three kings of England including the 12th-century Richard I the Lionheart, one of the leaders of the Third Crusade. During the late Middle Ages this name was typically among …

9 hours ago · Richard Whitmer — Gov. Gretchen Whitmer's father — who served as Commerce Secretary to Gov. William Milliken and as CEO of Blue Cross/Blue Shield of Michigan, died Monday, …

10 hours ago · Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer says that her father, former state official and businessman Richard Whitmer, died Monday.

9 hours ago · Lansing — Richard Whitmer, the former longtime leader of health insurance giant Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan and father of Gov. Gretchen Whitmer, has died, the governor's office …

Dec 13, 2025 · Learn about the name Richard including the meaning, gender, origin, popularity, and more.

7 hours ago · Gov. Gretchen Whitmer announced that her father, Richard Whitmer, died on Monday, Jan. 26, 2026.

9 hours ago · Gov. Gretchen Whitmer announced the death of her father, former state official Richard Whitmer, on Tuesday morning.

Aug 26, 2024 · Richard is a popular male name with Germanic roots and royal connections. Read on to learn more about it.

The name "Richard" has Germanic roots and can be traced back to Old High German and Old Frankish languages. It gained popularity in England after the Norman Conquest, and its usage spread …