Richmond: Name Meaning, Origin, and Popularity

Pronunciation: r-eechm-ohnd
Origin: France
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Updated on Apr 14, 2025 · 1 min read
Region Origin: Western Europe
Meaning: Richmond means 'strong hill in Norman French'.

The corrected text is means strong hill in Norman French. It originally referred to the town of Richmond in Yorkshire, England, which was built by Alan the Bed, son of Hoel, count of Brittany. The name became associated with the powerful earls of Richmond, who were also dukes of Brittany. The name is significant because it reflects the historical and cultural ties between Brittany and Yorkshire.

Richmond Name Popularity Data

chat-overall Richmond is currently #9693 in the popularity of the name rankings.
gender-female Boy: Richmond is currently #4197 on Kiindred Boy Names
gender-male Overall Unique: Richmond is currently #4880 on Kiindred Unique Names
gender-male Boy Unique: Richmond is currently #2126 on Kiindred Boy Unique Names

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