Ric

Ric is an English given name functioning as a short form of Richard, which derives from the Old High German elements ric, meaning power or ruler, and hard, meaning brave or strong. The full name Richard was borne by three kings of England, most famously Richard I, known as the Lionheart, cementing its lasting popularity in the English-speaking world. Ric shares its roots with related forms such as Rick, Rich, and Ricky, as well as the full form Richard and its continental equivalents Ricardo and Riccardo.