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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
Popularity CommonFrequentUncommonRareAll

Friendship potential for Rik

Top 10

  1. Beth93%
  2. Regina92%
  3. Karen89%
  4. Kathleen89%
  5. Patricia89%
  6. Catherine89%
  7. Kathryn89%
  8. Paula89%
  9. Janice87%
  10. Jane87%

Bottom 10

  1. Marilyn42%
  2. Cindy42%
  3. Melody42%
  4. Rita42%
  5. Bonnie44%
  6. Joy44%
  7. Toni46%
  8. Georgia51%
  9. Wanda53%
  10. Kathy54%

Love potential for Rik

Top 10

  1. Beverly86%
  2. Janet84%
  3. Regina82%
  4. Annette79%
  5. Beth79%
  6. Gloria77%
  7. Constance76%
  8. Connie76%
  9. Christine76%
  10. Denise76%

Bottom 10

  1. Marilyn42%
  2. Melody42%
  3. Rita42%
  4. Cindy42%
  5. Wanda42%
  6. Bonnie43%
  7. Joy45%
  8. Julie49%
  9. Elaine50%
  10. Gwendolyn52%

Professional potential for Rik

Top 10

  1. Beth96%
  2. Constance96%
  3. Connie96%
  4. Debra92%
  5. Debbie92%
  6. Deborah92%
  7. Christine90%
  8. Patricia88%
  9. Ellen85%
  10. Elaine85%

Bottom 10

  1. Melody54%
  2. Phyllis54%
  3. Bonnie58%
  4. Carla60%
  5. Joy60%
  6. Cindy61%
  7. Peggy62%
  8. Tammy62%
  9. Janet62%
  10. Wanda63%

Crush potential for Rik

Top 10

  1. Regina89%
  2. Beverly87%
  3. Darlene84%
  4. Patricia82%
  5. Beth80%
  6. Paula79%
  7. Linda79%
  8. Tammy78%
  9. Deborah77%
  10. Debbie77%

Bottom 10

  1. Bonnie42%
  2. Toni47%
  3. Joy48%
  4. Wanda49%
  5. Susan50%
  6. Sue50%
  7. Suzanne50%
  8. Cindy53%
  9. Gwendolyn54%
  10. Georgia55%
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