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in reply to a message by peonini
As far as I know Rick has pretty much always been used as a nickname for Richard. I don't think there are many people who are just named Rick. I really like Richard but I much prefer it without any nicknames. I don't think it will make a comeback anytime soon. Maybe in 50+ years. At the moment it seems super dated and very middle aged. I would put it in the same category as Bob, Jim and Dave. Robert, James and David are much nicer and classic.
Another problem is that Rick rhymes with Dick. Which used to be a popular nickname for Richard as well but now it is a word that I wouldn't want my name to rhyme with. The Ricks and Dicks born in the 50s or so didn't have problems with their names because back then they were common but I don't think they are used much anymore and in future generations I can totally see a Rick being teased with Rick the dick jokes :( I would stick with Richard.
Another problem is that Rick rhymes with Dick. Which used to be a popular nickname for Richard as well but now it is a word that I wouldn't want my name to rhyme with. The Ricks and Dicks born in the 50s or so didn't have problems with their names because back then they were common but I don't think they are used much anymore and in future generations I can totally see a Rick being teased with Rick the dick jokes :( I would stick with Richard.
This message was edited 8/25/2017, 1:33 AM
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