Rick

Rick is an English short form of Richard, which derives from the Old High German elements ric, meaning power or ruler, and hard, meaning brave or strong, giving the combined sense of strong ruler. The name Richard was introduced to Britain by the Normans and became widely popular throughout medieval Europe, borne by three kings of England, most famously Richard I, known as the Lionheart. Rick emerged as an independent given name in the twentieth century, particularly in North America. Related forms include Rich, Ricky, Dick, and the full form Richard.