2006-09-27 07:03:14 · 8 answers · asked by peckerwud2 3 in Education & Reference ➔ Trivia
Because the European (French) version of the name "John" is "Jacques"-- (the Spanish version is "Joaquin" which is similar). This is shortened to "Jock" (which is what a Scotsman would say) or "Jack".
As to why "Richard" is sometimes called "Dick"-- I've always wondered that myself...
2006-09-27 07:15:34 · answer #1 · answered by Scarlett_156 3 · 1⤊ 3⤋
People Named John
2016-11-07 08:07:58 · answer #2 · answered by stinde 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The name Jack was derived from Jackin (earlier Jankin), a medieval pet form of John. During the Middle Ages, the name Jack was so common that it was actually used as a general term for 'man' or 'boy'. When you think about it, the name John has been a popular name over time when noting this name in the Bible with John the Baptist and the Apostle John. So it probably made the meshing of the two a natural progression at the point that many Johns were also called the generic term Jack.
2006-09-27 07:28:36 · answer #3 · answered by skylight 3 · 3⤊ 0⤋
So dick is just a short Richard? Just like 6 inches is long for 6 centimeters.
2014-08-06 15:53:10 · answer #4 · answered by ? 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Do not know but Rick sounds like Dick and both are short for Richard
2006-09-27 08:12:26 · answer #5 · answered by Xavier 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
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I know people who are called Carl and want to be called Danny... v.v'... *shrugs* It's their right. It just appeals to them, or it sticks with them because friends call them that.
2016-04-05 23:19:26 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
i have noooo idea...it's the same as guys named Richard being called Dick. My dad is one of them & I've met a few others. Really weird!!!!
2006-09-27 07:08:37 · answer #7 · answered by §uper ®ose 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
why are guys named Richard nicknamed Dick why are guys named William nicknamed Bob XSETRA, XSETRA Its all in the name! :) Maybe they changed thier own names cuase they just didnt like the one they were given!
2016-03-17 03:21:47 · answer #8 · answered by Sylvia 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋