Ricky
brave ruler (English diminutive of Richard, from Germanic)
Ricky is a english boy name in the Philippines. In the civil registry as of May 2021 it is number 68, with 111,864 records. It has 2 syllables.
Origin and meaning
brave ruler (English diminutive of Richard, from Germanic)
Ricky originated as an English pet form of names such as Richard, Eric, and Frederick. In the Philippines, it was widely adopted during the American colonial and postwar periods, often registered directly as an official given name rather than merely an informal nickname.
Ricky is an English diminutive of Richard (from Germanic elements meaning 'brave ruler') or occasionally Eric / Frederick. It became widely established as an independent legal given name during the 20th century under American cultural influence.
Name character
In the Philippines
Extremely familiar across all social strata in the Philippines. It is frequently given as a standalone official first name, but is also commonly used as an informal nickname for men named Richard, Ricardo, or Frederick.
Related forms
- Richard English
- Ricardo Spanish
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Ricky with common surname pairs
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How do I use Ricky with two Filipino surnames?
Ricky is the given name. The full name is Ricky + mother's maiden surname + father's surname. Score a pair from a combination page or the homepage search.
Is Ricky a common boy name in the Philippines?
In the civil registry as of May 2021, Ricky is number 68, with 111,864 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.