Tom-Erik
Scandinavian · Boy
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About the name Tom-Erik
The name 'Tom-Erik' is a compound of 'Tom', a diminutive of Thomas (from Aramaic *t’om’a*, meaning "twin"), and 'Erik' (from Old Norse *Eiríkr*, meaning "eternal ruler" or "sole ruler").
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Etymology
The name 'Tom-Erik' is a compound of 'Tom', a diminutive of Thomas (from Aramaic *t’om’a*, meaning "twin"), and 'Erik' (from Old Norse *Eiríkr*, meaning "eternal ruler" or "sole ruler"). It is primarily used in Scandinavian cultures, particularly Norway and Sweden, with no specific religious association, though Thomas has Christian origins and Erik was borne by several medieval Scandinavian kings.
Tom-Erik currently ranks #452 in the United States as a boy's name. It reached its peak popularity around 1981.
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