Riccardo
Boy name · 55 babies recorded · 1974–2025
Riccardo: 55 babies born in Scotland since 1974, given to boys, peaking at 8 births in 1986.
Riccardo is the Italian form of Richard, itself from the Old Germanic *Ricohard*, combining *ric* (power, ruler) and *hard* (brave, strong)—so “brave ruler.” Famous bearers include the celebrated conductor Riccardo Muti, the long-serving Formula One driver Riccardo Patrese, and the Nobel Prize‑winning astrophysicist Riccardo Giacconi. While no major place is directly named for a Riccardo, the name shares its root with countless places called Richard’s Castle or variations across Europe. A notable variant is the Catalan Ricard, and in Scotland the name gained modest popularity through Italian immigration and a fondness for melodic, international names. Riccardo offers a warm, lyrical twist on a classic with a strong warrior heritage.
Boy 13 of 52 years
- Peak year
- 19868 babies
- Latest (1999)
- #3135 babies
- Total births
- 55since 1974
- 5-year trend
- ▼ 27%vs prior 5y