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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

Love potential for Rik

Bottom 10

  1. Malaya42%
  2. Selene42%
  3. Yara42%
  4. Emoni42%
  5. Maia42%
  6. Pyper42%
  7. Lyra42%
  8. Serafina42%
  9. Journi42%
  10. Iris42%

Professional potential for Rik

Bottom 10

  1. Arya42%
  2. Kali42%
  3. Tala47%
  4. Luna49%
  5. Dia52%
  6. Cali53%
  7. Lorelai54%
  8. Ayva54%
  9. Lorelei54%
  10. Khaleesi55%

Crush potential for Rik

Bottom 10

  1. Annabell42%
  2. Zoya42%
  3. Pepper42%
  4. Zelda42%
  5. Frida42%
  6. Millie43%
  7. Kenia43%
  8. Indie43%
  9. Aranza43%
  10. Jovie43%
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