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Rick

Name Meaning:

Short form of Richard ("brave ruler"), Eric ("eternal ruler"), or other names containing Rick.

Noteable Namesakes

Rick Astley (Singer); Rick Springfield (Musician); Rick Moranis (Actor); Rick Grimes (Character in The Walking Dead); Rick Blaine (Character in Casablanca)

Origin

Germanic

Popularity

US: Unranked, UK: Unranked

Variations/Nicknames

Rickie; Ricky; Rich

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