Elric
Old English · Boy · 2 syllables
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About the name Elric
The name 'Elric' means "elf ruler" or "elf power," derived from the Old English elements *ælf* (elf) and *rīc* (ruler, power).
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Etymology
The name 'Elric' means "elf ruler" or "elf power," derived from the Old English elements *ælf* (elf) and *rīc* (ruler, power). It is primarily used in English-speaking cultures and modern fantasy contexts, notably popularized by Michael Moorcock's character Elric of Melniboné in the 1960s, with no specific religious association.
Elric currently ranks #4,286 in the United States as a boy's name. It reached its peak popularity around 2019.
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