Meaning & Story
An English surname used as a given name — derived from "Richard's son" — bringing heritage, strength, and quiet distinction.
Richards is a surname-as-pet-name, and it wears that distinction with natural confidence. It carries all the history of the name Richard (from the Germanic "powerful ruler") but filtered through generations of family name usage into something more approachable and characterful. A female pet named Richards has a wonderful tension: the strong, traditionally masculine name given to a female companion creates a delightfully interesting combination. Think of it as the pet name equivalent of a power suit.