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The name Rickey is a variant of the name Ricky, which is a diminutive of the name Richard. The name Richard is derived from the Germanic words "ric" meaning "ruler" and "hard" meaning "brave" or "strong". The name Rickey became popular in the United States in the 1930s and 1940s. It peaked in popularity in the 1950s and 1960s. It is most commonly used as a given name for boys, but can also be used as a surname. Famous people with the name Rickey include Rickey Henderson, a former Major League Baseball player, and Rickey Smiley, an American stand-up comedian and actor.

The name Rickey is most popular in the United States, particularly in the southern states. It is sometimes spelled as Ricky or Ricci in other parts of the world.

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