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Eric

Means "ever ruler", derived from Old Norse roots meaning "forever" and "ruler".

Meaning and origin

This name comes from the Old Norse Eiríkr, composed of ei meaning "ever" or "always" and ríkr meaning "ruler" or "king".

How to pronounce Eric

English (US)EHR-ik /ˈɛɹɪk/

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