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Rik

Boy Name day: May 18 In French: Éric
Rik is a short form of Erik: on birth records it is written Erik (154,783 births). History, popularity and famous bearers: on the Erik page. Also a short form of Rick, Rico, Rikki.
Origin: Old Norse. Meaning: Ever-ruler, eternal king.
Scandinavian form of Eric, from Old Norse 'Eiríkr', combining 'ei' (ever, always) with 'ríkr' (ruler).

Name day for Rik

May 18

Why this day? Rik is a short form of Erik, and shares its name day.

Rik is celebrated in the United States and Brazil on May 18.

The story of the name Rik

Rik is a short form of Erik. It keeps its origin (Old Norse) and meaning — ever-ruler, eternal king, and shares its name day, May 18.

On birth records, Rik is rarely written as such: the Riks are Eriks (154,783 births). For the name's history, year-by-year popularity and famous bearers, read the Erik page. Rik is also a short form of Rick, Rico, Rikki.

Frequently asked questions about Rik

What does Rik mean?

Rik is a short form of Erik, which means ever-ruler, eternal king.

When is Rik's name day?

May 18, together with Erik: a short form shares the name day of the name it comes from.

Is Rik a name in its own right?

It is a familiar short form. It does not appear as such in birth records, where you find Erik.

Rik's profile

Energy 6/10
Humor 5/10
Independence 8/10
Sensitivity 4/10
Ambition 7/10
Stability 8/10
Whimsy 4/10
Diplomacy 6/10
Loyalty 8/10
Need for attention 3/10

Playful profile, for entertainment.

Name compatibility potential:

Gender B-GB-BAll
Generation SilentBoomersXYZAlphaAll
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Friendship potential for Rik

Top 10

  1. Charles96%
  2. Carl96%
  3. Marshall95%
  4. Don95%
  5. Craig93%
  6. Beth93%
  7. Mark93%
  8. Gordon92%
  9. Lawrence92%
  10. Regina92%

Bottom 10

  1. Marilyn42%
  2. Johnny42%
  3. Cindy42%
  4. Tony42%
  5. Melody42%
  6. Rita42%
  7. Jimmy43%
  8. Tommy43%
  9. Bonnie44%
  10. Joy44%

Love potential for Rik

Top 10

  1. Joseph87%
  2. Carl87%
  3. Marshall87%
  4. Charles87%
  5. Beverly86%
  6. Peter86%
  7. Janet84%
  8. Reginald83%
  9. Gordon83%
  10. Dale82%

Bottom 10

  1. Marilyn42%
  2. Melody42%
  3. Rita42%
  4. Cindy42%
  5. Tony42%
  6. Wanda42%
  7. Johnny42%
  8. Bonnie43%
  9. Carmen43%
  10. Joy45%

Professional potential for Rik

Top 10

  1. Beth96%
  2. Constance96%
  3. Connie96%
  4. Lawrence92%
  5. Debra92%
  6. Jeffery92%
  7. Debbie92%
  8. Larry92%
  9. Deborah92%
  10. Jeffrey92%

Bottom 10

  1. Jimmy53%
  2. Melody54%
  3. Phyllis54%
  4. Johnny55%
  5. Terry56%
  6. Randy56%
  7. Bonnie58%
  8. Duane59%
  9. Carla60%
  10. Joy60%

Crush potential for Rik

Top 10

  1. Regina89%
  2. Beverly87%
  3. Marshall87%
  4. Dale86%
  5. Charles85%
  6. Carl85%
  7. Darlene84%
  8. Patricia82%
  9. Russell80%
  10. Craig80%

Bottom 10

  1. Tommy42%
  2. Bonnie42%
  3. Jim45%
  4. Jimmy47%
  5. Toni47%
  6. Joy48%
  7. Wanda49%
  8. Johnny49%
  9. Susan50%
  10. Sue50%
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