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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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Generation SilentBoomersXYZAlphaAll
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Friendship potential for Rik

Top 10

  1. Inga96%
  2. Aleksandra95%
  3. Id93%
  4. Lella93%
  5. Fredie93%
  6. Bet93%
  7. Idy93%
  8. Bessy93%
  9. Marcellina93%
  10. Cella93%

Bottom 10

  1. Sindy42%
  2. Lique42%
  3. KoKo42%
  4. Crysty42%
  5. Melynda42%
  6. Diam42%
  7. Cyn42%
  8. Cleopatra42%
  9. Zendaya42%
  10. Charisma42%

Love potential for Rik

Bottom 10

  1. Jenae42%
  2. Spring42%
  3. Carletta42%
  4. Kalista42%
  5. Shanya42%
  6. Phoeb42%
  7. Rianna42%
  8. Enola42%
  9. Latina42%
  10. Cielo42%

Professional potential for Rik

Bottom 10

  1. Ary42%
  2. Vashti42%
  3. Arry42%
  4. Kals42%
  5. Caprice46%
  6. Heav47%
  7. Tala47%
  8. Heavie47%
  9. Mist48%
  10. Stee48%

Crush potential for Rik

Top 10

  1. Pae91%
  2. Pai91%
  3. Paigey91%
  4. Bev87%
  5. Bee87%
  6. Doree87%
  7. Bevvy87%
  8. Jaquelyn86%
  9. Beverlee86%
  10. Callista86%

Bottom 10

  1. Peri42%
  2. Zozo42%
  3. Cinnamon42%
  4. Zoya42%
  5. Genie42%
  6. Pepper42%
  7. Shawnee42%
  8. Cienna42%
  9. Cyndi42%
  10. Janou42%
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