Male Name
Rickey
ˈɹɪk.i
Overview
Gender
masculine
Origin
Categories
baseball players
child actors
comedians
currently out of the US top 1000
diminutives
isograms
TV presenters
Characteristics
How people perceive this name
Overall Rating
59/100
modern65%
youthful100%
informal100%
strong80%
rough65%
simple80%
comedic80%
Meaning & Etymology
Rickey is a diminutive form of the name Richard, which originates from the Old Germanic name 'Ricohard', combining the elements 'ric' meaning 'ruler' or 'power' and 'hard' meaning 'strong' or 'brave'. The name Rickey has been used as a given name and a surname, and it carries connotations of strength and leadership.
Etymology
Original Form:
Ricohard
Evolution:
The name evolved from the Old Germanic 'Ricohard' to the Old French 'Richard', and later to the English 'Richard'. The diminutive form 'Rickey' emerged as a nickname and eventually became a standalone...
Source:
Etymology of Richard and its diminutives.