Origin: Danish   Norse   Scandinavian   Swedish

Sex: Male

Unisex Name? No

Meaning: Ever kingly. In Scandinavian legend the Viking sea rover Ericson: (son of Eric the Red) landed on the shores of America 500 years before Christopher Columbus.

Soul Urge: People with the name Erik have a deep inner desire for travel and adventure, and want to set their own pace in life without being governed by tradition.

Expression: People with the name Erik are excellent at analyzing, understanding, and learning. They tend to be mystics, philosophers, scholars, and teachers. Because they live so much in the mind, they tend to be quiet and introspective, and are usually introverts. When presented with issues, they will see the larger picture. Their solitary thoughtfulness and analysis of people and world events may make them seem aloof, and sometimes even melancholy.

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Sylables: 2

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# of Characters: 4

First Consonant: R

First Vowel: E

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