eric

The word “eric” means a male given name of Germanic and Old Norse origin, traditionally meaning something like "ever-ruler" or "sole ruler.". In plain terms, a common Scandinavian-derived first name for men.

“Eric” is pronounced EH-rihk (/ˈɛɹɪk/ in IPA).

Here is “eric” used in a sentence: “Eric moved to Oslo last year for work.”

“Eric” is a name.

The word “eric” comes from Old Norse. From Old Norse Eiríkr, from ei- ("ever, always") plus ríkr ("ruler, powerful").

“Eric” is a fairly common word in modern English.

Eric traditionally means "ever-ruler" or "sole ruler," from Old Norse roots often read as "ever" or "alone" plus "ruler" or "king." The sense is of a powerful, complete or eternal leader, which helped make it a favourite name for Scandinavian kings.

Eric comes from the Old Norse name Eiríkr, carried into English and much of Europe by Scandinavian settlers. It has long been a royal name in Sweden, Norway and Denmark, and the legendary Viking explorer Erik the Red helped cement its historical fame.

Eric is traditionally a male given name. The usual feminine form is Erica or Erika, which shares the same roots and meaning. Both remain in common use across English-speaking and Scandinavian countries today.

Common variants include Erik, the Scandinavian spelling, along with Erick and the German Erich. The feminine forms are Erica and Erika. All trace back to the same Old Norse name and carry the same "ever-ruler" meaning.