Richmond: Name Meaning, Origin, and Popularity

Pronunciation: r-eechm-ohnd
Origin: France
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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.

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