Entity: ERIC
Eric is a name of Germanic origin meaning 'sole ruler, autocrat' or 'eternal ruler, ever powerful'. It is associated with qualities such as sweetness, tallness, sexiness, and shyness, but also intelligence, kindness, and humor.
Eric
Etymology
The name 'Eric' is of Germanic origin, derived from the Proto-Indo-European root *h₃rḗǵs, meaning 'sole ruler, autocrat' or 'eternal ruler, ever powerful'.
Definition
Eric is a male given name associated with qualities such as sweetness, tallness, sexiness, shyness, intelligence, kindness, and humor.
Historical Context
In medieval Irish law, 'Eric' referred to a payment imposed for homicide upon the slayer and his kin, consisting of a fixed price for the life of the slain and the honor price of the slayer.
Cultural Significance
Eric is often portrayed as the sweetest guy you will ever meet, tall, sexy, and initially shy but opening up to reveal a charming personality. The name Erick, a variant, means 'ever-ruler' or 'ruler of the people'.
Related Concepts
Other related concepts include 'Eric the Red', a male given name ultimately from Germanic words meaning 'one' and 'ruler'.
See Also
A name of Germanic origin meaning 'sole ruler, autocrat' or 'eternal ruler, ever powerful', often associated with positive qualities such as sweetness, tallness, and intelligence.