Eric s own name, Erik or Eric k derives from the Eiríkr name from the old first generation Nordic. EI- is also derived from an ancient protonordic Aain (Z), which means unique or only [1] or protonordic Aiwa (Z), which means always or eternal . [2] The second element -Ríkr is also derived by the Rík (A) Z, which means ruler or prince or even older Protogermanic Ríkiaz, which meant powerful and rich . [3] The name accordingly takes the meaning of unique ruler or eternal ruler or always powerful , etc. The most common form in Scandinavia is Erik. In Norway, an ancient form of the name is Eirik and is commonly used. [4] In Finland, the Erkki form is equally used. The modern Icelandic version is Eiríkur. [5] [6] [7] Although the name was used in Anglo-Saxon English, its use was reinforced by Scandinavian settlers who arrived before the Norman conquest. It was an uncommon name in England until the Middle Ages, when he gained popularity, and finally became a common name in the 19th century. ...