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.

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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"