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Meanings

English Baby Names Meaning:

In English Baby Names the meaning of the name Ricky is: Abbreviation of Richard 'powerful; strong ruler.' Also a , meaning gifted ruler, people ruler, aOld German Theodoric.

German Baby Names Meaning:

In German Baby Names the meaning of the name Ricky is: Hard ruler.

Norse Baby Names Meaning:

In Norse Baby Names the meaning of the name Ricky is: Ever or eternal ruler. Island ruler. Famous bearer: 10th-century Norwegian explorer Eric the Red.

American Baby Names Meaning:

In American Baby Names the meaning of the name Ricky is: Hard ruler.

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