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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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Dr. Eric Wherley saw Glannan needed a new valve.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 24, 2026

Heidecker, 50 years old, is known for the early sketch comedy series “Tim and Eric Awesome Show, Great Job!” as well as the podcast and show “Office Hours Live” and appearances in “Bridesmaids” and “Portlandia.”

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 24, 2026

“Our view remains unchanged for long-term growth in both injectable and oral GLP-1 markets, as overall adoption of these products continues to increase,” said CEO Eric Green in a conference call on Thursday.

From Barron's • Apr. 23, 2026

Representatives Eric Swalwell, a Democrat, and Tony Gonzales, a Republican, both resigned last week before expulsion proceedings could move forward.

From BBC • Apr. 21, 2026

Uncle Eric let us have a human skeleton leftover from his medical school days.

From "My Life with the Chimpanzees" by Jane Goodall

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