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Eric
eternal ruler, sole ruler
Origin
Germanic
Used in
ro
Origin and meaning of Eric
Eric comes from the Old Norse Eiríkr, combining ei- ('ever, eternal') and ríkr ('ruler, powerful'): 'eternal ruler' or 'sole ruler'. Carried by Viking kings and spread across Europe, in Romania it is a relatively recent, urban choice, favored for its short, international sound that travels well across languages. It appeals to Romanian parents living abroad or wanting an easy-to-spell name.
Variants around the world
How Eric sounds in other languages.
ErikEricoÉric
Famous people
- Eric Clapton— musician
- Eric Cantona— footballer
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