Meaning: Its source is ric hard, an Ancient Germanic name meaning "Powerful leader."
Languages: This boy's name is used in English.
Popularity: The name Rick ranked 193rd in popularity for males of all ages in a sample of the 1990 US Census.
This name is highly rated in the 1990 U.S. Census popularity survey of all ages, but after 1960 does not appear in the state data listing the most popular baby names.
Narrative: Those who believe that your name is your fate should consider the diverse reputations of the three English kings named Richard.
First was Richard Lionheart, the very image of a chivalrous knight -- brave in battle, devout in religion, a light to his people.
Next was the forlorn Richard II. Mainly interested in his circle of friends and the finer things in life, he lost his crown because of his perceived weaknesses.
Finally, deserved or not, Richard III earned a reputation for ruthlessness and cruelty. He stands accused of murdering numerous rivals, including two young princes, until finally stopped at the Battle of Bosworth Field.
And what part of U.S. President Richard Nixon's fate did he owe to his name -- his landslide election, or his resignation?
Arts and Music
- Rick Danko
Canadian musician, singer and songwriter.
- Performer with The Band at Woodstock (see list of Performers at Woodstock)
- Rick James (born 1952)
American singer.
- Musical guest on ''''Saturday Night Live'''' (see list of Musical Guests on ''Saturday Night Live'')
- Eric Hilliard ''Rick'' Nelson (born 1940, died 1985)
American singer and actor. Son of Ozzie and Harriet Nelson.
- Musical guest on ''''Saturday Night Live'''' (see list of Musical Guests on ''Saturday Night Live'')
- Rick Zehringer
- Rick Derringer (see list of Nicknames of Musicians)
Miscellaneous
- Rick Bayless
American chef who specializes in Mexican cuisine.
- Named 1995 Best Chef of the Year by the International Association of Cooking Professionals (see list of Chefs)
- Rick Karr
American broadcast journalist
- NPR''s Co-Host, Anthem (see list of National Public Radio Hosts)
- Rick Moranis (born 1953)
Canadian comedian.
- Born in Toronto, Ontario (see list of Famous Canadians)
Sports
- Richard ''Rick'' Barry
American basketball player.
- 1965-66 National Basketball Association Rookie of the Year (see list of NBA Rookies of the Year)
- Inducted into the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame in 1987 (see list of Basketball Hall of Fame)
- Rick DeMont
Olympic swimmer.
- Asthmatic (see list of Athletes Who Have Asthma)
- Rick Dempsey
Baseball player.
- 1983 World Series Most Valuable Player (see list of World Series Most Valuable Players)
- Rick Ferrell
- Inducted into the Baseball Hall of Fame in 1984 (see list of Members of the Baseball Hall of Fame)
- Rick Mears
Race-car driver.
- 1979, 1984, 1988, 1991 Indianapolis 500 winner (see list of Indianapolis 500 Winners)
- Rick Sutcliffe
Baseball player.
- 1979 National League Rookie of the Year (see list of National League Rookies of the Year)
- 1984 National League Cy Young Award winner (see list of National League Winners of the Cy Young Award)
Stage and Screen
- Rick Dees
Radio disk jockey.
- Star on Hollywood Walk of Fame for Radio (see list of Radio Personalities with Stars in the Hollywood Walk of Fame)
- Rick Hamlin
Fictional character.
- Character on the soap opera ''''As the World Turns'''' (see list of Characters on ''As The World Turns'')
- Rick Hearst
- Actor on soap opera ''''Guiding Light'''' (see list of Performers on ''Guiding Light'')
- Rick Johnson
Fictional character.
- Character on the soap opera ''''General Hospital'''' (see list of Characters on ''General Hospital'')
- Eric Hilliard ''Rick'' Nelson (born 1940, died 1985)
American singer and actor. Son of Ozzie and Harriet Nelson.
- Star on Hollywood Walk of Fame for Recording (see list of Recording Personalites with Stars in the Hollywood Walk of Fame)
- Rick
Fictional character.
- Portrayed by Dean Cain (see list of Characters on ''Beverly Hills 90210'')
- Played by Richard Belzer (see list of Character from Spike Lee's School Daze)
The Literary World
- Rick Atkinson
- 1982 Pulitzer Prize winner for National Reporting (see list of Winners of the Pulitzer Prize for National Reporting)
- Rick Bragg
- 1996 Pulitzer Prize winner for Feature Writing (see list of Winners of the Pulitzer Prize for Feature Writing)
- Rick Cowley
Fictional character.
- Thad''s agent in Stephen King''s novel The Dark Half (see list of Characters in The Dark Half)
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Teasing Nicknames:
- Sick
- Uncle Stick
- Fickle Rick
- Slick
- Reek
- Rickle
- Dick
- Rickie Dickie
- Slick Rick
- Prick








