Rickey
Meaning of Rickey
Rickey is a masculine name with American and British English pronunciations of RIK-ee (/'rɪk.i/). It is a variation of the names Ricki and Rikki. Rickey has been given to baby boys in the United States since at least the early 20th century. In recent years, its popularity has fluctuated, but it remains a relatively uncommon choice for parents. The name reached its peak in the late 1960s, when it ranked among the top 300 names for newborn boys. While not as popular today, Rickey still carries a timeless charm and can be a unique option for those seeking a less common name for their little one.
Pronunciation
English
- Pronunced as RIK-ee (/'rɪk.i/)
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Notable People Named Rickey
| Rickey Henderson - Rickey Nelson Henley Henderson is a former professional baseball left fielder known for his record-breaking career in Major League Baseball and his induction into the Baseball Hall of Fame. |
| Broderick Dornell Smiley is a multi-talented American comedian, television host, actor, and radio personality known for his prank phone calls and hosting the nationally syndicated Rickey Smiley Morning Show. |
| Rickey Medlocke - Rick Medlocke is an American musician, known for his roles in the bands Blackfoot and Lynyrd Skynyrd. |
| Rickey R. Hendon is a former Illinois Senator for the 5th district, serving from 1993 to 2011. |
| Rickey Woodard is an American jazz saxophonist known for his exceptional talent and contributions to the world of music. |
| Rickey Thompson is an American actor, comedian, and Internet personality known for his comedic videos on Instagram and Vine, as well as his role in the YouTube Red series Foursome. |
| Rickey Hatley is a former American football defensive tackle who played college football at Missouri. |
| Rickey Paulding is a retired American professional basketball player known for his college career at the University of Missouri. |
| Rickey Young is a former American football running back who had a nine-season career in the NFL. |
| Rickey Bryan Cotton was a researcher in electromagnetism and radar-related fields at the Georgia Tech Research Institute's Sensors and Electromagnetic Applications Laboratory from 1980 until 2007. |
| Rickey Norman Bustle is an American football coach and former player, currently serving as the Head football coach at Athens Christian School in Athens, Georgia. |
| Rickey Deshun Dudley is a former professional American football player who played as a tight end for the Oakland Raiders, Cleveland Browns, and Tampa Bay Buccaneers, winning Super Bowl XXXVII with the Buccaneers. |
| Rickey Recardo Anderson is a former American football running back who played for the San Diego Chargers in the NFL in 1978. |
| Rickey Williams is a retired American basketball player who played as a point guard and attended Long Beach State and the University of New Mexico. |
| Rickey Hagood, a former American football player, was drafted by the Seattle Seahawks in the 1984 NFL Draft and played as a defensive tackle for the San Diego Chargers. |
