Brave ruler
A feminine elaboration of Richard, combining the Germanic elements for 'power' and 'hardy' or 'brave'. It gained popularity in the mid-20th century as a creative blend of Richard and the stylish '-elle' suffix.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
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