Richetta is a unique and captivating given name of Italian origin. Derived from the masculine name Richetto, which is a diminutive of Riccardo, itself originating from the Germanic name Richarius, Richetta has been predominantly used as a female name. It is composed of the elements 'ricco', meaning rich or powerful, and '-etto' or '-etta', signifying a small or diminutive form. This name was particularly popular in Italy during the Middle Ages but has since become quite rare. Richetta does not have any specific saint's day or patron associated with it.
The name Richetta experienced varying popularity throughout the years, with peaks of interest around the mid-20th century. The highest number of births recorded was 11, occurring twice (1953 and 1967). However, the majority of the years showed a steady decline in popularity, with some years having as few as five births each. Over the span of these years, there were a total of 212 births named Richetta.