Leif-Erik
Old Norse · Boy · 3 syllables
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About the name Leif-Erik
Leif-Erik is a Scandinavian compound name combining "Leif" (Old Norse "leifr," meaning heir or descendant) and "Erik" (Old Norse "Eiríkr," meaning eternal ruler or ever powerful).
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Etymology
Leif-Erik is a Scandinavian compound name combining "Leif" (Old Norse "leifr," meaning heir or descendant) and "Erik" (Old Norse "Eiríkr," meaning eternal ruler or ever powerful). The name is primarily used in Nordic cultures, particularly among Norwegians, Danes, and Swedes, with historical significance as the name of Leif Erikson, the Norse explorer credited with reaching North America around 1000 CE.
Leif-Erik currently ranks #3,007 in the United States as a boy's name.
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