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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. Lincoln96%
  2. Boyd96%
  3. Desmond96%
  4. Roosevelt96%
  5. Cleveland96%
  6. Emmanuel95%
  7. Winston95%
  8. Wilfred95%
  9. Stuart94%
  10. Bette93%

Bottom 10

  1. Junior42%
  2. Bella42%
  3. Jeannie42%
  4. Lizzie42%
  5. Paris42%
  6. Lola42%
  7. Janis42%
  8. Pam42%
  9. Desiree42%
  10. Scarlett42%

Love potential for Rik

Top 10

  1. Stewart95%
  2. Trenton87%
  3. Wilfred87%
  4. Sherman87%
  5. Winston86%
  6. Pete86%
  7. Stuart85%
  8. Elbert85%
  9. Roosevelt85%
  10. Grover85%

Bottom 10

  1. Vicky42%
  2. Camille42%
  3. Alisha42%
  4. Candy42%
  5. Janis42%
  6. Celeste42%
  7. Summer42%
  8. Iris42%
  9. Khloe42%
  10. Homer42%

Professional potential for Rik

Top 10

  1. Betsy96%
  2. Adelaide96%
  3. Addie96%
  4. Elisabeth96%
  5. Bette96%
  6. Louie96%
  7. Bettie96%
  8. Emanuel96%
  9. Bettye96%
  10. Solomon96%

Bottom 10

  1. Maverick42%
  2. Tyson42%
  3. Sheldon42%
  4. Kali42%
  5. Holden43%
  6. Paris45%
  7. Heaven47%
  8. Misty48%
  9. Fay48%
  10. Luna49%

Crush potential for Rik

Top 10

  1. Trenton89%
  2. Dena87%
  3. Lincoln87%
  4. Doreen87%
  5. Emmanuel87%
  6. Lane86%
  7. Desmond86%
  8. Blair86%
  9. Brad85%
  10. Marlin84%

Bottom 10

  1. Finn42%
  2. Freddy42%
  3. Janis42%
  4. Millie43%
  5. Jeannie43%
  6. Timmy44%
  7. Lola44%
  8. Salvador45%
  9. Maverick45%
  10. Pablo45%
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