Rickey

Rickey is an English given name functioning as a variant spelling of Ricky, itself a diminutive of Richard. Richard derives from the Old High German elements ric, meaning power or ruler, and hard, meaning brave or strong, producing the overall sense of powerful ruler. The name gained wide use in medieval England following the Norman Conquest and was borne by three kings of England. Related forms include Rick, Richie, Ricardo, and Richard itself.