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Erich

Name Origin

Erich is a German given name, a variant of the name Erik. It originates from the Old Norse name Eirikr, which means 'ever ruler' or 'sole ruler'.

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Famous People

Erich Maria Remarque (1898-1970)

Novelist, Author

  • Author of All Quiet on the Western Front
  • Nobel Prize nominee

Erich Fromm (1900-1980)

Psychoanalyst, Philosopher

  • Developed humanistic psychoanalysis
  • Authored Escape from Freedom

Erich Honecker (1912-1994)

Politician

  • Leader of East Germany (GDR) from 1971 to 1989

Erich Mendelsohn (1887-1953)

Architect

  • Pioneer of Expressionist architecture
  • Designed the Einstein Tower

Erich Wolfgang Korngold (1897-1957)

Composer

  • Wrote operas, concertos, and film scores
  • Won two Academy Awards for Best Score

Similar Names

ErikEricEricoEryk

Sibling Names

Greta

Both Erich and Greta are classic German names with a strong historical presence.

Helga

Like Erich, Helga is a traditional Scandinavian name with a timeless elegance.

Klaus

Erich and Klaus share a Germanic origin and similar strong, masculine feel.