Rickie

Norse

"brother"

Rickie Origin and Meaning

The name Rickie is a boy's name.

Rickie is a masculine name typically used as a diminutive form of Richard, though it can stand as an independent name. The name Richard, from which it derives, has Germanic origins meaning "powerful ruler" or "strong in rule," combining elements meaning "power" and "ruler." Rickie emerged as a playful, affectionate nickname that gained popularity as a given name in the mid-20th century, particularly in the United States. It has a friendly, approachable quality that maintains connection to its more formal origin. While its popularity peaked in the 1950s and 1960s, Rickie continues to be used, though less frequently in recent decades. The name conveys a casual, unpretentious charm while still honoring traditional naming practices.

Rickie Rank in US Top 1000

# 945 in the US

Famous People Named Rickie

• Rickie Lee Lambert English footballer
• Rick Yutaka "Rickie" Fowler American golfer
• Rickie Darnell Weeks Jr., American baseball player
• Rickie Haywood Williams English TV presenter
• Rickie Lee "Ricky" Skaggs American country and bluegrass musician
• Rickie Simpkins American bluegrass fiddler
• Rickie Calvin Harris American NFL player
• Rickie O'Neal Winslow American basketball player