Ricki

Feminine variation of Richard or diminutive of Frederica, German

"dominant ruler; peaceful ruler"

Ricki Origin and Meaning

The name Ricki is a girl's name meaning "dominant ruler; peaceful ruler".

One of the earliest of the relaxed, unisex names, now relegated to oldies rock stations. Ricki is a spirited, retro nickname traditionally short for Frederica but now stands strong on its own. Notable bearers include talk show host Ricki Lake, giving it a bold, independent vibe.

Ricki peaked in the '90s but remains the dominant spelling of this tomboyish name. It is now given to about 20 baby girls each year in the US. If you add in Rickie and Ricky, it's more like 40. Plus a little under 300 boys - the majority spelled with a -y.

Ricki Rank in US Top 1000

# 962 in the US

Famous People Named Ricki

• Ricki Pamela Lake American actress, producer, and television host
• Enrica Georgia "Ricki" Soma American model and ballet dancer, mother of Anjelica Huston
• Ricki Lee Dawn Coulter, Australian pop singer
• Ricki VanDusen (born Mildred Kornman) American actress
• Ricki Noel Lander American dancer and actress
• Josephine Riddick "Ricki" Hendrick daughter of late NASCAR drivee Ricky Hendrick and Emily Maynard

The name Ricki in Pop Culture

• Ricki Rendazzo main character in 2015 film "Ricki and the Flash"