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Ricci

Boy name · 3 babies recorded · 1974–2025

Ricci: 3 babies born in Scotland since 1974, given to boys, peaking at 3 births in 1990.

Ricci is a name with Italian roots, originating as a patronymic surname from the given name Enrico, the Italian form of Henry, meaning "home ruler." It can also derive from the Italian *riccio*, meaning "curly-haired." As a first name, it remains relatively rare in Scotland, but it has gained some recognition through notable bearers. The most famous is probably the Italian fashion designer **Ricci**, though the name is more commonly associated with the luxury fashion house founded by **Nina Ricci** in Paris. In the world of music, **Ricci** is a surname shared by the celebrated violinist **Ruggiero Ricci**, known for his virtuosic technique. The name also appears in the surname of the Italian mathematician **Gregorio Ricci-Curbastro**, who co-developed tensor calculus, a tool essential to Einstein's theory of general relativity. While not a place name itself, Ricci shares its root with the Italian town of Riccia in Molise. A notable variant is the feminine form **Ricia**, though it remains uncommon.