Nils-Eric
Scandinavian · Boy · 3 syllables
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About the name Nils-Eric
Nils-Eric is a Scandinavian compound name combining Nils (from Greek Nikolaos, meaning "victory of the people") and Eric (from Old Norse Eiríkr, meaning "eternal ruler" or "ever powerful").
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Etymology
Nils-Eric is a Scandinavian compound name combining Nils (from Greek Nikolaos, meaning "victory of the people") and Eric (from Old Norse Eiríkr, meaning "eternal ruler" or "ever powerful"). The name is primarily used in Swedish, Norwegian, and Danish cultures, with roots in Germanic and Scandinavian Christian traditions dating back to medieval times.
Nils-Eric currently ranks #4,964 in the United States as a boy's name.
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