Ritchie
Meaning of Ritchie
Ritchie is a male name with origins in English. It is pronounced as RICH-ee (/ˈrɪtʃi/) in both American and British English. The name has variations, with Richie being another common spelling. Ritchie has been used for baby boys in the United States since at least the early 20th century. While it has never been among the most popular names, it has maintained a consistent level of usage over the years. In recent times, the name Ritchie has ranked around 2500-4000 in terms of popularity, with around 20-50 occurrences per year. Despite not being overly trendy, Ritchie carries a timeless charm and could be an excellent choice for parents looking for a classic yet distinctive name for their son.
Pronunciation
English
- Pronunced as RICH-ee (/ˈrɪtʃi/)
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Notable People Named Ritchie
| Ritchie John Torres is a Democratic U.S. representative for New York's 15th congressional district, which covers most of the South Bronx, known as the poorest Congressional district in New York State. |
| Ritchie Valens, born Richard Steven Valenzuela, was an influential American guitarist, singer, and songwriter known for his role in the Chicano rock movement before tragically dying in a plane crash early in his career. |
| Ritchie Yorke was an Australian-born author, broadcaster, historian, and music journalist with widely published work. |
| Ritchie Neville - Richard "Ritchie" Neville Dobson is a British singer and restaurateur known for his time in the boy band Five. |
| Ritchie Cordell was a prolific American songwriter, singer, and record producer known for creating hits for Tommy James and The Shondells as well as co-producing Joan Jett's "I Love Rock 'n' Roll." |
| Ritchie Price - Ritchie L. Price is an American college baseball coach and former shortstop, currently serving as an assistant baseball coach at Fresno State University. |
| Ritchie Thomas - Richard John Harold Thomas was an Australian rules footballer known for his time with East Perth and Essendon in the WAFL and VFL. |
| Ritchie Appleby - Richard Dean Appleby is an English former professional footballer known for his versatility in playing as a midfielder or forward. |
