Male Name
Ritchie
ˈɹɪt͡ʃ.i
Overview
Gender
masculine
Origin
Categories
currently out of the US top 1000
diminutives
Emergency characters
ends in -ie
English footballers
footballers
Greenock Morton
guitarists
Harry Potter characters
Manchester United
Characteristics
How people perceive this name
Overall Rating
59/100
classic80%
youthful120%
informal100%
common65%
strong100%
rough65%
simple140%
comedic100%
Meaning & Etymology
Ritchie is a variant of the name Richie, which itself is a diminutive form of Richard. The name Richard originates from the Old Germanic words 'ric' meaning 'ruler' or 'power' and 'hard' meaning 'strong' or 'brave'. Thus, Ritchie carries connotations of strength and leadership.
Etymology
Original Form:
Richie
Evolution:
Richie evolved from Richard, which has Old Germanic roots. Over time, Richie became a common diminutive, and Ritchie emerged as a variant spelling.
Source:
Etymology dictionaries and historical linguistics research