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.
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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.”