Meaning & Story
A variant spelling of Richie, a diminutive of Richard, from Old Germanic meaning 'powerful ruler,' carrying a laid-back, nickname energy that never takes itself too seriously.
Richy is the spelling for owners who want that classic nickname feel with a slightly personalized twist. It's casual, warm, and immediately likable — the kind of name that suits a dog who is everybody's best friend at the park. There's something inherently cheerful about the name, like it was made for a dog with a perpetually wagging tail and zero enemies. Richy works especially well for golden-coated breeds where the warmth of the name matches the warmth of the fur.