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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-)

Musician

  • Guitar virtuoso
  • Grammy Award winner (18 times)
  • Rock and Roll Hall of Fame inductee

Eric Idle (1943-)

Actor, Comedian, Writer

  • Member of Monty Python
  • Writer and performer in 'Spamalot'

Eric Cantona (1966-)

Footballer

  • Manchester United legend
  • Premier League winner (4 times)
  • FA Cup winner (2 times)

Eric Bana (1968-)

Actor

  • Known for roles in 'Hulk', 'Troy', and 'Munich'

Eric Holder Jr. (1951-)

Politician, Lawyer

  • First African-American Attorney General of the United States

Similar Names

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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.