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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 the anti-war novel All Quiet on the Western Front
  • Nobel Prize in Literature nominee

Erich Fromm (1900-1980)

Psychoanalyst, social psychologist, philosopher

  • Pioneer in humanistic psychoanalysis
  • Author of influential works like Escape from Freedom and The Art of Loving

Erich Wolfgang Korngold (1897-1957)

Composer, conductor

  • Won two Academy Awards for his film scores
  • Known for operas like Die tote Stadt and orchestral works

Erich Honecker (1912-1994)

Politician

  • Leader of East Germany from 1971 to 1989

Similar Names

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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.