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Eric

¹ American

[er-ik] / ˈɛr ɪk /

noun

Eric the Red.
a male given name: ultimately from Germanic words meaning “one” and “ruler.”

ERIC ² American

[er-ik] / ˈɛr ɪk /

abbreviation

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eric British

/ ˈɛrɪk /

noun

(in old Irish law) a fine paid by a murderer to the family of his victim Compare wergild

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Etymology

Origin of eric

C16: from Irish eiric

Example Sentences

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Times staff writers Eric Sondheimer and Bill Shaikin contributed to this story.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 17, 2026

Eric Clark, chief investment officer at Accuvest Global Advisors, says now Netflix can focus on delivering what shareholders care most about.

From Barron's • Apr. 16, 2026

Following his death, John Ninia and Eric Nguyen, both partners at Mobius Investments, will assume leadership responsibilities, according to the LinkedIn post.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 15, 2026

Pau Cubarsi was dismissed by Istvan Kovacs in the first leg, and fellow Barca defender Eric Garcia was sent off by Clement Turpin in the second.

From BBC • Apr. 15, 2026

Eric sneered at me, and then he and Mike left the hotel.

From "Here to Stay" by Sara Farizan

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