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Name Origin

Eric is a masculine given name of Scandinavian origin, derived from the Old Norse name 'Eiríkr'. It is composed of two elements: 'ei' meaning 'everlasting' or 'always', and 'ríkr' meaning 'ruler' or 'king'. Therefore, Eric traditionally means 'eternal ruler' or 'everlasting king'.

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Famous People

Eric Clapton (1945-)

Guitarist, singer-songwriter

Considered one of the greatest guitarists of all time
Three-time inductee into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame
Won 18 Grammy Awards

Eric Idle (1943-)

Actor, comedian, writer

Member of the Monty Python comedy troupe
Wrote and starred in films like 'Monty Python and the Holy Grail' and 'Life of Brian'
Created the musical 'Spamalot'

Eric Cantona (1966-)

Footballer

Considered one of Manchester United's greatest players
Won four Premier League titles with Manchester United
Known for his flamboyant personality and controversial moments

Eric Bana (1968-)

Actor

Known for roles in films like 'Hulk', 'Troy' and 'Munich'
Received critical acclaim for his performance in the Australian crime drama 'Chopper'

Eric Holder (1951-)

Politician

Served as the 82nd Attorney General of the United States from 2009 to 2015
First African-American to hold the position

Eric Ries (1978-)

Entrepreneur, author

Developed the Lean Startup methodology
Author of the bestselling book 'The Lean Startup'

Similar Names

Erik Erich Erico Enrico Eryk Ari

Sibling Names

Anna

Classic and timeless like Eric, with a similar Scandinavian origin.

Lars

Another strong Scandinavian name that shares the same masculine energy as Eric.

Greta

A vintage and elegant choice, complementing Eric's traditional feel.