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Origin: German

Meaning: old or powerful leader

We know you hope that when baby is older they’ll possess vast knowledge and wisdom of the world, so maybe giving them a name to kickstart that journey is a good idea! The German boy’s name Richie means “old, powerful leader,” and it is the diminutive of Richard. You might’ve heard this name from your favorite childhood movie, Richie Rich played by star Macauley Caulkin or the surname of famous R&B singer Lionel Richie. This name is also associated with a number of nicknames, including Rick, Ricky, Dick, and Dickie.