Ricki

Ricki is a diminutive and feminine variant of Rick, itself a short form of Richard, a Germanic name composed of the elements ric, meaning power or ruler, and hard, meaning brave or strong. The name Richard was introduced to England by the Normans and became widely popular throughout medieval Europe, carried by kings and nobles across France, England, and Germany. Ricki emerged as an informal English given name in the twentieth century, used for both girls and boys, following a broader trend of adapting traditional male names with softer endings. Related forms include Ricky, Rikki, Rickie, and the full form Richard.