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Richards (name) means an English and Welsh surname, a patronymic meaning "son of Richard.". Example: “Keith Richards is best known as a guitarist for the Rolling Stones.”
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An English and Welsh surname, a patronymic meaning "son of Richard."
"The third Iraq veteran -- 23-year-old Cloy Richards of Salem, Missouri, who was wounded in combat -- will avoid losing his disability benefits after agreeing not to wear his uniform at future protests, the Marine Corps said."
— David Morgan, Anti-war Iraq vets face punishment over protest (2007)
"Keith Richards is best known as a guitarist for the Rolling Stones."
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Etymology
From Richard + -s.
Frequently asked questions
What does “Richards” mean?
The word “Richards” means an English and Welsh surname, a patronymic meaning "son of Richard.".
How do you use “Richards” in a sentence?
Here is “Richards” used in a sentence: “Keith Richards is best known as a guitarist for the Rolling Stones.”
What part of speech is “Richards”?
“Richards” is a name.
Is “Richards” a common word?
“Richards” is a fairly common word in modern English.
Is Richards a first name or a surname?
Richards is an English and Welsh surname, not a first name. It is a patronymic, meaning it originally identified someone as the "son of Richard."
What is the difference between Richard and Richards?
Richard is a given name, while Richards is the surname formed from it by adding -s, a common English pattern for patronymic surnames meaning "son of." So someone named Richards is not necessarily named Richard themselves, but a distant ancestor was.
Is Richards always capitalized?
Yes, since it functions as a proper noun and surname, Richards should always be capitalized in writing.
