Richarda

Richarda is a feminine given name of Germanic origin. It is the feminine form of the name Richard, which is composed of the elements "ric" meaning "power, rule" and "hard" meaning "brave, hardy, strong." Therefore, Richarda can be interpreted to mean "powerful ruler" or "brave ruler."

The name Richarda is not as common as its masculine counterpart, Richard. It has been used in various cultures and time periods, though its popularity has fluctuated. It is sometimes used as a given name independently, or as a shortened form of longer names containing the root "Ric."

Notable variations and related names include Ricarda, Richardine, and potentially diminutives like Ricki or Rica.