Dickie

German

"dominant ruler"

Dickie Origin and Meaning

The name Dickie is a boy's name.

Dickie is traditionally a masculine name functioning primarily as an affectionate diminutive of Richard, which has Germanic origins meaning 'strong ruler' or 'brave power.' While sometimes used as a standalone name, particularly in the early to mid-20th century, Dickie is more commonly encountered as a nickname. The name carries a vintage quality, evoking mid-century Americana and British culture where such familiar forms were more commonly formalized. Notable bearers include various athletes and entertainers who preferred this friendly variation. Though its popularity as a formal name has declined in recent decades due to potential teasing concerns and changing naming trends, Dickie remains part of naming heritage particularly in English-speaking countries, representing an era when casual, approachable name forms were embraced.

Dickie Rank in US Top 1000

# 997 in the US

Famous People Named Dickie

• Louis Francis Albert Victor Nicholas "Dickie" Mountbatten 1st Earl Mountbatten of Burma
• Harold Dennis "Dickie" Bird English cricket umpire
• John Richard "Dickie" Moore American actor
• Richard Dorian "Dickie" Goodman American music producer
• Richard Allan "Dickie" Peterson American bassist and lead singer for Blue Cheer

The name Dickie in Pop Culture

• "Dickie Roberts: Former Child Star " 2003 film
• Dickie Greenleaf character in the film "The Talented Mr. Ripley"