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The given name Eric, Erich, Erikk, Erik, Erick, Eirik, or Eiríkur is derived from the Old Norse name Eiríkr [ˈɛiˌriːkz̠] (or Eríkr [ˈeˌriːkz̠] in Old East Norse due to monophthongization).

Jan 21, 2022 · Scandinavian form of Eric. This was the name of kings of Sweden, Denmark and Norway. King Erik IX of Sweden (12th century) is the patron saint of that country.

5 days ago · The name Erik is a boy's name of Scandinavian origin meaning "eternal ruler". While substituting a C for a K is a modern trend, Erik is in fact the traditional spelling of the name, …

4 days ago · The name Erik is primarily a male name of Scandinavian origin that means Always Ruler. Click through to find out more information about the name Erik on BabyNames.com.

Erik is the modern English and German form of the Old Norse Eiríkr, a compound of ei- (“ever, alone”) and ríkr (“ruler”) that engineers the tidy meaning “eternal ruler.”

Oct 17, 2025 · Erik Metzig pleaded no contest to fatally shooting his parents, David and Jan Metzig, in their home in 2023. Metzig was sentenced to two consecutive life sentences without …