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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:

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Friendship potential for Rik

Top 10

  1. Cleveland96%
  2. Stuart94%
  3. Betsy93%
  4. Jan92%
  5. Kent92%
  6. Kirk90%
  7. Pete90%
  8. Stewart90%
  9. Carlton90%
  10. Sherman89%

Bottom 10

  1. Jeannie42%
  2. Janis42%
  3. Pam42%
  4. Vicky42%
  5. Garry43%
  6. Rudy45%
  7. Byron45%
  8. Timmy46%
  9. Freddy48%
  10. Roxanne50%

Love potential for Rik

Bottom 10

  1. Vicky42%
  2. Janis42%
  3. Byron42%
  4. Margo42%
  5. Pam42%
  6. Mona42%
  7. Lou46%
  8. Gwen46%
  9. Shelley47%
  10. Jeannie47%

Professional potential for Rik

Bottom 10

  1. Dee51%
  2. Paulette54%
  3. Daryl55%
  4. Tammie56%
  5. Garry56%
  6. Matt57%
  7. Rudy57%
  8. Lorie57%
  9. Sandy57%
  10. Joey58%

Crush potential for Rik

Bottom 10

  1. Freddy42%
  2. Janis42%
  3. Jeannie43%
  4. Timmy44%
  5. Byron47%
  6. Marty47%
  7. Garry47%
  8. Rudy47%
  9. Sammy48%
  10. Roxanne48%
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