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Dickie

♂ Boy

Pronounced DIK-ee /ˈdɪk.i/High

Meaning: Dickie is a pet form of Richard, from the Germanic elements ric ('ruler; power') and hard ('brave; strong') — 'brave ruler'. It comes via the medieval nickname Dick, dressed with a friendly -ie.Medium

In 30 seconds: Richard at his friendliest: Dickie means 'brave ruler' at root (said 'DIK-ee').
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Origin MediumGermanic, English
MeaningDickie is a pet form of Richard, from the Germanic elements ric ('ruler; power') and hard ('brave; strong') — 'brave ruler'. It comes via the medieval nickname Dick, dressed with a friendly -ie.
U.S. rank (1993)#9119 ↘ Falling
1993 U.S. births5 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)
Peak year1947
Total births (all-time)≈ 4,459

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 194719161993

U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.

SSA data updated May 2026. How we source & verify this data.

History & Origin

Dickie is a pet form of Richard, whose Germanic roots mean 'brave ruler', by way of the old nickname Dick. It saw use as a given name in mid-century America, cresting around 1947, part of a fashion for friendly -ie boys' names. It faded as such nicknames returned to informal use.

Uncommon as a full name now, it keeps a warm, boyish charm. Cozy and old-fashioned.

Did you know? Dickie is a cozy short form of Richard — 'brave ruler' — a boyish -ie nickname that peaked around 1947.
Overall data confidence 70%
References — Dickie — Pet form of Richard; Germanic 'brave ruler'

Variations

DickyRichardRick

Nicknames

DickRich

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If you like Dickie…

Richard— the full name Dickie shortens
Ricky— a like Richard nickname-name
Rickie— a similar -ie boys' short form
Jessie— a fellow English choice
Johnnie— shares the -ie ending

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Dickie mean?

Dickie is a pet form of Richard, from Germanic roots meaning 'brave ruler'.

How do you pronounce Dickie?

It's said DIK-ee /ˈdɪk.i/ — two syllables, stress on the first.

Is Dickie a boy or girl name?

Dickie is used as a boy's name.

Is Dickie making a comeback?

Dickie is uncommon as a full name today; the classic Richard is the likelier form to be seen.

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