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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. Porter96%
  2. Charles96%
  3. Prentiss96%
  4. Lincoln96%
  5. Erik96%
  6. Adolphus96%
  7. Washington96%
  8. Inga96%
  9. Boyd96%
  10. Hadi96%

Bottom 10

  1. Sindy42%
  2. J.J42%
  3. Lique42%
  4. Shemar42%
  5. Karley42%
  6. KoKo42%
  7. Prince42%
  8. Brittani42%
  9. Sheree42%
  10. Audrina42%

Love potential for Rik

Top 10

  1. Boston96%
  2. Norval95%
  3. Adelbert95%
  4. Stewart95%
  5. Rock93%
  6. Gerold93%
  7. Deacon92%
  8. Toney91%
  9. Armon91%
  10. Ward91%

Bottom 10

  1. Kingsley42%
  2. Jenae42%
  3. Lavelle42%
  4. Sacha42%
  5. Spring42%
  6. Stevi42%
  7. Malaya42%
  8. Feliciano42%
  9. Shantell42%
  10. Hellen42%

Professional potential for Rik

Top 10

  1. Connie-Bee96%
  2. Tanvi96%
  3. Favian96%
  4. Betsy96%
  5. Karol96%
  6. Henry96%
  7. Adelaida96%
  8. Josef96%
  9. Beth96%
  10. Karoline96%

Bottom 10

  1. Mave42%
  2. Kaiser42%
  3. Elon42%
  4. Gunner42%
  5. Mav42%
  6. Maverick42%
  7. Arya42%
  8. Ransom42%
  9. Anakin42%
  10. Tyson42%

Crush potential for Rik

Top 10

  1. Princeton91%
  2. Pae91%
  3. Paige91%
  4. Pai91%
  5. Paigey91%
  6. Trenton89%
  7. Clinton89%
  8. Regina89%
  9. Cli89%
  10. Bev87%

Bottom 10

  1. Seven42%
  2. Tamar42%
  3. Charlie42%
  4. Tommo42%
  5. Sunshine42%
  6. Kisha42%
  7. Peri42%
  8. Finn42%
  9. Zozo42%
  10. Fox42%
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