Riccardo
Meaning of Riccardo
Riccardo is a masculine name with origins in both Spanish and Italian. In Spanish, it is pronounced as ree-KAR-doh (/riˈkaðo/), while in Italian, it is pronounced the same way (/riˈkardo/). The name has variations such as Richard and Ricardo. Riccardo has been steadily used in the United States over the years, with varying levels of popularity. In recent years, its usage has ranged from 8 to 24 occurrences per year, with a peak rank of 3201 in 1996. This name carries a sense of strength and nobility, making it an excellent choice for parents seeking a timeless yet distinctive name for their baby boy.
Pronunciation
Spanish
- Pronunced as ree-KAR-doh (/riˈkaðo/)
Italian
- Pronunced as ree-KAR-doh (/riˈkardo/)
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Notable People Named Riccardo
| Riccardo Gualino was an Italian business magnate, art collector, and film producer known for his diverse business ventures and partnerships with prominent figures like Giovanni Agnelli of FIAT. |
| Riccardo Gabriele Patrese is an Italian former racing driver who competed in Formula One from 1977 to 1993. |
| Riccardo Muti is an esteemed Italian conductor with directorships at the Chicago Symphony Orchestra and the Orchestra Giovanile Luigi Cherubini, and a history of leadership at several other prestigious musical institutions. |
| Riccardo Cortese was an Italian scientist and entrepreneur known for his groundbreaking work in gene expression, drug discovery, and genetic vaccines, particularly in the development of therapeutic strategies for viral infections. |
| Riccardo Rossi is a renowned Italian voice actor. |
| Riccardo Cassin was an influential Italian mountaineer, known for his contributions to mountaineering equipment and his significant impact on rock climbing, alpine climbing, and big wall climbing. |
| Riccardo Garrone was an Italian actor and dubber. |
| Riccardo Morandi was an Italian civil engineer known for his innovative use of reinforced and prestressed concrete, but some of his cable-stayed bridges have faced maintenance issues. |
| Riccardo Tisci is an Italian fashion designer known for his work at Givenchy and Burberry. |
| Riccardo Beretta, born in 1982 in Mariano Comense, Como, Italy, is an Italian artist based in Milan. |
| Riccardo Ferri is an Italian former footballer known for his career as a reliable defender, despite holding the record for the most own goals in Serie A history. |
| Riccardo Pasi is an Italian footballer currently playing for Delta Rovigo. |
| Riccardo Fraccari is a prominent world sport administrator, serving as president of the World Baseball Softball Confederation and International Baseball Federation, and played a key role in reinstating baseball and softball as Olympic sports for the Tokyo 2020 Games. |
| Riccardo Fogli is an Italian singer-songwriter known for his contributions to the music industry. |
| Riccardo Pizzuti, an Italian actor and stuntman, is known for his roles in classic Western films and often appeared alongside Terence Hill and Bud Spencer. |
