Details for the forename Eric

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Eric (male)


Variants:	Eero (M) Eirik (M) Erich (M) Erik (M) Erkki (M) Jerk (M) Jerker (M)
Pet Name(s):	Rex (M) Ric (M) Rick (M) Rickie (M)
Feminine form:	Erica (F)

Source(s):	The Oxford Names Companion, OUP "Scottish Forenames" - Donald Whyte, FGH, FSG
Notes:	English, from Old Norse "ever brave" [Whyte] or "ever/only ruler" [ONC]. Probably introduced into Britain by the Danes in the 9^th century. Rare in Scotland.