Erica

Gender
Female (Feminine | Girl)
Usage/Origins
Meaning
The name Erica means "eternal ruler" or "ruler of all" in Norse mythology. It is also derived from the Latin word "erica," meaning heather.
Pronunciation
EHR-i-kə(English)
eh-RI-kah
Popularity
Erica is a popular name globally, with varying degrees of popularity in different countries. In the United States, it was most popular in the 1980s and 1990s but has since declined in popularity.

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Erica Name meanings & History

The name Erica means "eternal ruler" or "ruler of all" in Norse mythology. It is also derived from the Latin word "erica," meaning heather. Feminine form of Eric. It was first used in the 18th century. It also coincides with the Latin word for "heather". Erica is a popular female name used for babies, teenagers, and adults alike.

Zodiac Sign of Erica: Expressive Gemini

Synonyms of Erica:

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

R: Reason,Rational,Resourceful,Restless

I: Intimate,Involved,Indulgence

C: Choice,Curious,Clever,Cute,Candid,Chatty,Copycat

A: Assertive,Ambitious,Action,Aggressive,Argumentative,Angry

Erica is:

  • a Classic name
  • a Natural name
  • a Refined name
  • a Simple name
  • a Strong name
  • a Wholesome name

Famous People

Famous Ericas include actresses Erica Durance and Erica Ash, soccer player Erica Braschi, and Australian news anchor Erica Bartholomew.

2.) Erica (Female)

Usage: Norse

Meanings: Eternal ruler; heather

Other Forms: Ericka, Erika


3.) ERICA (Female)

Usage: American

Meanings: Feminine form of Eric (eternal ruler). See ERIC (Male Names). Var: Erika. (ERR-IH-KAH)


4.) ERICA (Female)

Usage: English

Meanings: Feminine form of Eric, the English cognate of the Old Norse Eirikr (honorable ruler). See ERIKA (Scandinavian Names). (ERR-I-KAH)


5.) Erica (Female)

Usage:

Meanings: (Scandinavian) ruler of all. (English) brave ruler. See also Arica,Rica,Ricki.

Other Forms: Ericah, Ericca, Ericha, Eriqua, Erique, Errica, Eryca, Erycah


6.) Erica (Female)

Usage: German

Meanings: (German) a form of Erica.


7.) ERICA (Female)

Usage: Scottish

Meanings: Feminine form of Eric, which is derived from the Old Norse Eirikr, a compound name composed of the elements ei (ever, always) and rikr (ruler): hence, “eternal ruler.” Erica is also used in Scotland to Anglicize the Gaelic Oighrig. See OIGHRIG. (ER-IH-KAH)


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