Eiríkr

Gender
Male (Masculine | Boy)
Usage/Origins
Meaning
The name Eiríkr comes from the Old Norse language and means “eternal ruler” or “everlasting ruler”.
Popularity
Eiríkr is a relatively uncommon name in the world, ranking outside the top 1000 names in most countries. However, it is still commonly used in Scandinavian countries, especially in Iceland and Norway.

cartoon of the name Eiríkr
Cartoon of Eiríkr

Eiríkr Name meanings & History

The name Eiríkr comes from the Old Norse language and means “eternal ruler” or “everlasting ruler”. Old Norse form of Eric. Eiríkr is typically used as a first name for boys.

Zodiac Sign of Eiríkr: Expressive Gemini

Synonyms of Eiríkr:

E: Enlighten,Entertain,Enliven,Exaggerate,Expressive,Environment

I: Indulgence,Involved,Intimate

R: Reason,Restless,Rational,Resourceful

K: Karate,Kind,Karma,Kundalini

Eiríkr is:

  • a Class name
  • a Classic name
  • a Complex name
  • a Formal name
  • a Mature name
  • a Natural name
  • a Serious name
  • a Strange name
  • a Strong name
  • a Upper name
  • a Wholesome name

Famous People

Some famous people named Eiríkr include Eiríkr Hjoerleifsson, an Icelandic settler and explorer; Eiríkr Magnusson, an Icelandic scholar and collector of folk tales; and Eiríkr Raude, a legendary Viking explorer who discovered Greenland.

Related Names to Eiríkr

Eric, Erik, Eirik, Eryk, Aric, Arick, Airic.

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