How in gods name is Dick in any way a similar name to Richard?
2006-09-07 16:25:58 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous in Family & Relationships ➔ Friends
It comes from the Middle Ages when Richard was shortened to Rick, Dick, Hick, Dicky, Ricky, and Hicky. I guess once you are at Rick all those rhyming ones just come naturally.
2006-09-07 16:33:38 · answer #1 · answered by Rich Z 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
This is a really good question - seriously. If my name was Richard I would knock someone out for calling me "Dick." It's like an insult in disguise. Maybe someonee named Richard was being a "dick" one day so someon yelled "Hey Dick" and it just caught on from there. Could be. Have a great night & I hope you figure it out!
2006-09-07 16:33:54 · answer #2 · answered by twisteddistance 4 · 2⤊ 0⤋
dont know but there are 4 generations of Dick in my family
2006-09-07 16:29:39 · answer #3 · answered by the quiet one 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Maybe so many Richards behave like one.
2006-09-07 16:39:35 · answer #4 · answered by Toto 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I dont know but it seems to fit LOL
2006-09-07 18:11:49 · answer #5 · answered by steveshoardhouse 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I don't know, but if it is bothering you tell people to call you Rich.
2006-09-07 16:37:40 · answer #6 · answered by Chocolate 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋