I absolutely love having this name, and I would never want another. My mom named me after "Rikki Don't Lose That Number" by Steely Dan. I think it's a "fun" name. Youthful, bright, cheerful, and unique. Whoever has this name will not be faint of heart, as she will probably face some teasing; most kids do. I don't think that should dissuade anyone from naming a child "Rikki", though. No one will ever forget your name, that's for sure. Nor should they; Rikki is awesome!
Never as a first name! As a diminutive, spelled "Ricki" for a female, is fine.
― Anonymous User 7/14/2011
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I like the way Rikki is spelled, but why does it have to be feminine? I think you should be able to name a boy Rikki but not have it be short for Richard like Ricky is.
I hate this name! I totally dislike how it's a kreatyv spyllyng of Ricky made feminine. Some names are good enough without any feminine forms. This name is demeaning in many ways. First, it's a total cheerleader name. Second, names like Mikki, Nikki, Rikki, and Vikki look downright juvenile. Third, they just look ugly and that's all I can possibly say!