- Eric - Wikipedia
Eric is one of the most commonly used Germanic names in the United States, along with Robert, William, Edward and others [7] The most common spelling across Fennoscandia and in the Netherlands is Erik In Norway, another form of the name (which has kept the Old Norse diphthong) Eirik (Norwegian: [ˈæ̂ɪrɪk]) is also commonly used [8]
- Meaning, origin and history of the name Erik - Behind the Name
This was the name of kings of Sweden, Denmark and Norway King Erik IX of Sweden (12th century) is the patron saint of that country
- Erik first name popularity, history and meaning - Name Census
Erik is a traditionally Scandinavian name, derived from the Old Norse words "ari" meaning "warrior" and "rik" meaning "ruler" or "wealthy " The name is believed to have originated in the Viking Age, which spanned from the late 8th century to the late 11th century
- Erik - Name Meaning, What does Erik mean? - Think Baby Names
What does Erik mean? E rik as a boys' name is of Old Norse origin, and the name Erik means "complete ruler; peaceful ruler" Erik is an alternate form of Aric (Old Norse): respelling of Eric
- Erik - Baby Name Meaning, Origin, and Popularity
The name Erik is a boy's name of Scandinavian origin meaning "eternal ruler" While substituting a C for a K is a modern trend, Erik is in fact the traditional spelling of the name, derived from the Old Norse Eiríkr and introduced to the English speaking world in the Anglo-Saxon period
- Erik - Meaning of Erik, What does Erik mean? - BabyNamesPedia
[ 2 syll e- rik, er - ik ] The baby boy name Erik is pronounced EH R-ihK in English and German † Erik's origin is Old Norse and Germanic, and its use, Czech, English, German, Hungarian, Scandinavian, Slavic, and Dutch
- Erik - Name Meaning, Origin, Popularity, and Related Names
This name derives from the Old Norse name Æiríkr > Eiríkr, a younger form of “*Aina-rikiaR *Aiwa-rikiaR ” The name is composed of two elements: “*aina (z) *aiwa (z)” (always, one, alone) plus “*rīkijaz” (kingly, royal, noble, mighty, distinguished, powerful, rich) The name means “the one and only, ever powerful ”
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