Names/Rider/Rider Waite
Historical FigureAmerican1866 – 1922

Rider Waite

Rider-Waite tarot deck creator, occultist, author

Biography

An American tarot designer and illustrator best known for creating the Rider-Waite tarot deck (1909), which became the most popular tarot deck in the world.

Quick Facts
Category

Historical Figure

Nationality

American

Born

1866

Died

1922

Thinking about the name

Rider

English origin

An English occupational surname meaning 'one who rides,' transformed into a modern given name that evokes freedom, adventure, and independence. Rider appeals to contemporary parents seeking names with action and movement embedded in their meaning, suggesting someone who charts their own course. The name has gained popularity as parents move beyond traditional naming conventions.