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Herrick (name) means an English surname and given name, notably borne by poet Robert Herrick. Example: “Robert Herrick is remembered for his poem "To the Virgins, to Make Much of Time.”

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An English surname and given name, notably borne by poet Robert Herrick.
"Robert Herrick is remembered for his poem "To the Virgins, to Make Much of Time.""
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Etymology

As an English surname, it comes from Old Norse Eiríkr. As a Dutch surname, it comes from an assimilated Dutch form of Henry (also see Henrick), or from the Germanic elements *harjaz (“army”) and *rīks (“ruler”). As an Irish surname, it comes from Ó hEirc, "descendant of Earc," from earc (“speckled”). Compare Harkin, from Ó hEarcáin.

Origin: Old Norse

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What does “Herrick” mean?
The word “Herrick” means an English surname and given name, notably borne by poet Robert Herrick.
How do you use “Herrick” in a sentence?
Here is “Herrick” used in a sentence: “Robert Herrick is remembered for his poem "To the Virgins, to Make Much of Time.".”
What part of speech is “Herrick”?
“Herrick” is a name.
What is the meaning of Herrick?
"Herrick" (name) means an English surname and given name, notably borne by poet Robert Herrick.