Rica Mae
rich, noble (Spanish/Germanic) + pearl or bitter (English)
Rica Mae is a english / spanish girl name in the Philippines. In the civil registry as of May 2021 it is number 464, with 16,903 records. It has 3 syllables.
Origin and meaning
rich, noble (Spanish/Germanic) + pearl or bitter (English)
'Rica Mae' is a modern Philippine double-barrel name. 'Rica' is derived either from the Spanish adjective meaning 'rich' or as a pet form of Germanic names ending in '-rica'. 'Mae' is an English classic name heavily utilized in Philippine compound naming conventions from the late 20th century onward.
A modern Filipino compound name combining 'Rica' (a Spanish-derived name meaning 'rich' or short for names like Federica/Enrica) and 'Mae' (an English name derived from May or Mary/Margaret).
Name character
In the Philippines
Very typical modern Philippine compound name format. Bearers are commonly nicknamed 'Rica', 'Mae', or sometimes 'RM'.
Would your family give Rica Mae?
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Rica Mae with common surname pairs
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How do I use Rica Mae with two Filipino surnames?
Rica Mae is the given name. The full name is Rica Mae + mother's maiden surname + father's surname. Score a pair from a combination page or the homepage search.
Is Rica Mae a common girl name in the Philippines?
In the civil registry as of May 2021, Rica Mae is number 464, with 16,903 records. That is not the 2024 birth list, and it does not say the name is a better choice. How it sounds with both family surnames is a separate score.