Richie
Meaning of Richie
The name Richie, pronounced as RICH-ee (/ˈrɪtʃi/), is a classic male name with roots in English origin. It is often considered a diminutive form of the name Richard, which means "brave ruler" or "strong leader." Variations of the name include Ritchie and Ritchy. Richie has been a steady choice for baby boys in the United States over the decades, although its popularity has seen fluctuations. For instance, it reached its peak in 1964 with a rank of 527 and has since experienced various changes in ranking, standing at 2157 in 2023. The name carries associations with friendliness and approachability, perhaps due to its informal and affectionate tone. Notable figures with this name include musician Richie Sambora and comedian Richie Rich, further embedding it into popular culture.
Pronunciation
American English
- Pronunced as RICH-ee (/ˈrɪtʃi/)
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Notable People Named Richie
| Richie McCaw - Richard Hugh McCaw is a retired New Zealand professional rugby union player who captained the All Blacks and won two Rugby World Cups. |
| Richie Sambora - Richard Stephen Sambora is an American musician and former lead guitarist of the rock band Bon Jovi, known for his songwriting and solo albums. |
| Richie Anderson - Richard Anderson is a former American professional bicycle motocross (BMX) racer known for his prime competitive years from 1978 to 1986. |
| Richie Ashburn - Don Richard Ashburn, also known as "Putt-Putt" and "Whitey", was a prominent American professional baseball player and TV sports commentator, best known for his time with the Philadelphia Phillies. |
| Richie Hawtin - Richard "Richie" Hawtin is a British-Canadian electronic musician and DJ known for his contributions to Detroit techno and minimal techno, as well as his work under the aliases Plastikman and F.U.S.E. |
| Richie Havens - Richard Pierce Havens was an influential American singer-songwriter and guitarist known for his rhythmic guitar style and diverse musical influences. |
| Richie Evans - Richard Ernest Evans was a highly accomplished American racing driver, known for winning nine NASCAR National Modified Championships and being inducted into both the International Motorsports Hall of Fame and the NASCAR Hall of Fame. |
| Richie Towell - Richard Patrick Towell is an Irish professional footballer currently playing as a midfielder for Shamrock Rovers in the League of Ireland Premier Division. |
| Richie Reid - Richard Reid is an Irish hurler known for playing with the Kilkenny Senior Championship club Ballyhale Shamrocks and the Kilkenny senior hurling team. |
| Richard Reinhardt, also known as Richie Ramone, is a renowned American drummer who gained fame as a member of the punk band the Ramones and continues to have a successful career as a solo artist. |
| Richie Mo'unga is a prominent New Zealand rugby union player known for his role as a first five-eighth for the Toshiba Brave Lupus and the New Zealand national team. |
| Richie Myler - Richard David Myler is a professional rugby league footballer known for playing as a scrum-half and fullback for the York Knights in the Betfred Championship, and he has represented both England and Ireland at international level. |
| Richie Riley is an American college basketball coach and the current head coach at the University of South Alabama. |
| Richie Furay - Paul Richard Furay is an American musician and Rock & Roll Hall of Fame member, known for forming the bands Buffalo Springfield and Poco, and for his song "Kind Woman." |
| Richie Anderson - Richard Darnoll Anderson is a former professional football player who played as a fullback for the New York Jets and Dallas Cowboys in the NFL after a college career with the Penn State Nittany Lions. |
