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In Middle English, the C and H in Richard were separated, so the name was pronounced Rick-hard.
It was frequently shortened to Rick.
Because the name was so popular, many variants were needed to distinguish the different Richards in the village. People tended to change the first consonant to produce rhyming substitutes for Rick.
Popular nicknames for a Richard therefore included Hick, Lick, Dick, etc. Within a few generations, these gave rise to surnames such as Hicks and Dixon.
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Hick as nickname for Richard?
Usually the nickname for those named Richard is Dick.
Is dick short for richard?
yes.
Why would you chose to go by Dick?
It is a shortened version of Richard and it is probably used by others to refer to someone called Richard rather than by the person who is actually called it, a bit like being called Willy.
What is the meaning of the word dick?
It is a slang term for penis. It is also a person's name, frequently a shorter version of Richard. It is also a derogatory name used to deride another.
What was the nickname of Babur?
love is the nickname
Is the name Dick in the Bible?
No. Dick is a nickname for Richard and Richard is an English name.
Hick as nickname for Richard?
Usually the nickname for those named Richard is Dick.
What is the meaning of the name of dick?
Dick is a common nickname of Richard.
What is a common nickname for 'Richard?
Another name for Richard is: Dick
What is the difference between Dick and Richard?
Dick is usually a nickname for Richard, but it may be a given name.
Who had the nickname tricky dick?
Richard trickey dick Nixon one of our presidents President Richard M. Nixon Richard NixonThat's "Tricky Dick". It refers to President Richard Nixon.
Why did critic's of Richard Nixon give him the nickname tricky dick?
The reason why critics of Richard Nixon gave him the nickname tricky dick was because of his dirty campaign practices. He was given this nickname in the 50s.
What does name 'Richard' mean?
Richard means Pilchard the blue cat in Bob the builder. Richard means dick... you know how people say "Richard-head" they really mean dick head!! Sorry kid but it is the absolute truth!
What nick name did the press give to Richard Nixon?
The nickname given to Richard Nixon by the press in the 1950s was Tricky Dick.
Why did Richard wagstaff clark change his name to dick clark?
There was no legal change that I know of, but why would he have to? Dick is a nickname for Richard. Going by first and last name like most of us, he would be...Dick Clark!
What is Richard M. Nixon nickname?
Actually Nixon had quite a few... Rich, Richie, Rick, Ricky, Dick, Dickie . I think the name you are looking for was "tricky dick" a name given him by the press corps during the watergate scandal.
Because of his political action Richard Nixon was given the nickname?
" Tricky Dick" was his nick name
