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Ricki

Ricki is a given name used primarily in English-speaking countries. It is a variant form of Ricky and is commonly treated as a feminine form of Rick, a nickname derived from Richard, though in contemporary usage it is also adopted as a standalone name for any gender. Variants include Rikki and Ricky.

Notable people with the name include Ricki Lake (born 1968), an American actress and television host known

Beyond individual bearers, Ricki has been used in fiction and media as a modern, gender-neutral name choice,

for
the
film
Hairspray
(1988)
and
for
hosting
a
daytime
talk
show.
Her
prominence
has
helped
sustain
casual
usage
of
the
name
in
popular
culture.
reflecting
a
broader
preference
for
concise,
versatile
given
names.
The
spelling
Ricki
is
one
of
several
variants
that
parents
may
select,
alongside
Ricky
and
Rikki.