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From a name-nerdy perspective, I love it. I think it would be great to have, as a family name. Richmal Crompton of the Just William books was a relatively recent bearer in a long line of related Richmals dating back to at least the 11th century. Not buying the BtN etymology; medieval scholars seem to think it's from an earlier version, Richemay, which may be related to Richard.

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