Erica
English · Girl · 3 syllables
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About the name Erica
Erica is the feminine form of the name Eric, derived from the Old Norse name Eiríkr, composed of "ei" (ever/always) and "ríkr" (ruler/king), meaning "eternal ruler" or "ever powerful." The name is primarily used in Germanic, Scandinavian, and English-speaking cultures, with popularity increasing significantly in North America and Europe during the 20th century, particularly after the mid-1900s.
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Etymology
Erica is the feminine form of the name Eric, derived from the Old Norse name Eiríkr, composed of "ei" (ever/always) and "ríkr" (ruler/king), meaning "eternal ruler" or "ever powerful." The name is primarily used in Germanic, Scandinavian, and English-speaking cultures, with popularity increasing significantly in North America and Europe during the 20th century, particularly after the mid-1900s.
Erica currently ranks #1,399 in the United States as a girl's name. It reached its peak popularity around 1986.
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