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How do you get Dick from Richard?

perhaps, it was first Rick from Richard.

as the name Richard got around, and hence Rick, different pronounciation came around as well... hence, ultimately, Dick?

thought i'd try...

chipy
 
I've wondered the samething. Also, how is Bill derived from William, and Bob from Robert...and Jim from James. I guess if I wasn't so lazy I could do a little research...........
 
Originally posted by: j511180
I've wondered the samething. Also, how is Bill derived from William, and Bob from Robert...and Jim from James. I guess if I wasn't so lazy I could do a little research...........

Jack from John.

Harry from Henry.

...and so on. Anglo-names are complex!
 
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