Riccardo
/rikˈkar.do/masculine
The English name Richard is translated into Italian as Riccardo.
Riccardo is the masculine Italian equivalent of the male given name Richard.
Meaning: male given name (name)
Is it said differently in some regions?
In parts of Southern Italy, you might hear Riccardu used in certain dialects.
How do you pronounce it?
The word is pronounced /rikˈkar.do/. It has three syllables, with the stress on the second syllable.
Did you know?
- The name Riccardo belongs to a group of Italian names derived from Germanic tribes that settled in Italy, rather than being native Latin.
- The name 'Riccardo' follows a common Italian pattern where the suffix -ardo is often used for names of Germanic origin, such as 'Leonardo' or 'Bernardo'.
- While the name suggests 'power', if you use the adjective ricco to describe a person, you are only talking about their wealth, not their status.
Examples in context
- Si chiama Riccardo.His name is Riccardo.
- Ho incontrato Riccardo ieri.I met Riccardo yesterday.
- Riccardo è un bravo ragazzo.Riccardo is a good guy.
Example conversation
Giulia and Alessandro are talking about a mutual friend.
- GiuliaConosci Riccardo?Do you know Riccardo?
- AlessandroSì, è un mio amico.Yes, he is a friend of mine.
- GiuliaÈ molto simpatico, Riccardo.Riccardo is very nice.
- AlessandroSì, lo trovo molto gentile.Yes, I find him very kind.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “richard” translations and entries Riccardo, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
