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Rikki

Rikki is a given name and nickname used in English-speaking regions. It can function as a stand-alone name or as a diminutive form of longer names such as Richard, Derrick, or other names ending with -rik. The spelling Rikki is used for both males and females, though its usage can vary by country and era.

The best-known literary bearer of the name is Rikki-Tikki-Tavi, a mongoose featured in Rudyard Kipling’s 1894

Beyond Kipling, Rikki appears as a given name or character name in various works and media, often

Overall, Rikki functions as a flexible name with literary association to a famous animal protagonist and with

collection
The
Jungle
Book.
In
the
story,
Rikki-Tikki-Tavi
defends
a
household
in
India
from
cobras,
presenting
a
tale
of
bravery
and
loyalty
that
has
become
a
staple
of
children’s
literature.
as
a
variant
of
Ricky,
Rikky,
or
Riki.
These
spellings
blur
with
other
diminutives
of
Richard
or
related
names
and
are
used
across
different
cultures
and
contexts.
In
modern
usage,
Rikki
can
be
chosen
independently
of
its
derivational
roots,
reflecting
trends
in
naming
that
favor
distinctive
or
nonstandard
spellings.
broader
usage
as
a
unisex
given
name
and
nickname
in
contemporary
naming
practices.
See
also
Ricky,
Rikky,
Riki,
and
Ricki
for
related
variants.