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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

Bottom 10

  1. Scarlett42%
  2. Millie42%
  3. Piper44%
  4. Nyla44%
  5. Phoebe44%
  6. Raelynn45%
  7. Luna46%
  8. Willow48%
  9. Aria49%
  10. Callie52%

Love potential for Rik

Bottom 10

  1. Iris42%
  2. Luna42%
  3. Eloise42%
  4. Nyla42%
  5. Aria42%
  6. Willow42%
  7. Phoebe42%
  8. Scarlett42%
  9. Aubree43%
  10. Nola44%

Professional potential for Rik

Bottom 10

  1. Kali42%
  2. Luna49%
  3. Paisley57%
  4. Nola57%
  5. Nyla57%
  6. Lyla57%
  7. Adalynn57%
  8. Aria60%
  9. Ryleigh60%
  10. Willow60%

Crush potential for Rik

Bottom 10

  1. Millie43%
  2. Nyla46%
  3. Willow47%
  4. Scarlett47%
  5. Phoebe48%
  6. Piper50%
  7. Luna51%
  8. Matilda51%
  9. Fiona52%
  10. Nola52%
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