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Rik

RIK1 syllable
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A diminutive form of the name Richard, meaning 'brave ruler'. (Dutch)

What does Rik mean?

Dutch: A diminutive form of the name Richard, meaning 'brave ruler'.. Rik is a diminutive of Richard, which means 'brave ruler' in Germanic languages, often used as a friendly name.

Is Rik a good dog name?

Not yet rated. Short and clear — a practical length for recall at the park.

Rik in the Pets in the City community

We don't have publishable popularity figures for Rik in our Auckland community. This does not tell us how common the name is.

From anonymised, aggregated records of dogs at our 5 Auckland centres. Our community, not a national census.

Our entirely unscientific pack opinion

Rik the Toy Expert

The other pups are wagging their tails, wondering if Rik will really have the inside scoop on squeaky toys. I mean, if he doesn’t, we might need to call in a squeak consultant!

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