English · Boy name
Ricky
“brave ruler”
About the name Ricky
Ricky is a diminutive form of the name Richard, which originates from the Old Germanic elements ‘ric’ meaning ‘ruler’ and ‘hard’ meaning ‘brave’ or ‘strong’. Notable figures include Ricky Martin, a Puerto Rican singer and actor, who has significantly influenced pop music.
- Meaning
- brave ruler
- Origin
- English
- Gender
- Boy
- Pronunciation
- RICK-ee(2 syl.)
Middle names for Ricky
- Ricky James
- Ricky Lee
- Ricky Michael
- Ricky Joseph
- Ricky Daniel
Questions about Ricky
- What does Ricky mean?
- Ricky is an English name meaning "brave ruler".
- How do you pronounce Ricky?
- Ricky is pronounced RICK-ee, with emphasis on the first syllable.
- What are variants of Ricky?
- Variants of Ricky include Rick.
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