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• Eric
  Eric

  noun

  Eric the Red.
• ERIC
  ERIC

  abbreviation

  Education Resources Information Center: a database of articles and reports on education-related topics.
• eric
  eric

  noun

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

Eric

¹ American  

[er-ik] / ˈɛr ɪk /

noun

1. Eric the Red.

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

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ERIC ² American  

[er-ik] / ˈɛr ɪk /

abbreviation

1. Education Resources Information Center: a database of articles and reports on education-related topics.

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eric British  

/ ˈɛrɪk /

noun

1. (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

Publicly traded Unusual Machines has invested in another drone project backed by Donald Trump Jr. and Eric Trump and in a deal with suppliers of China-made drones.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 28, 2026

I asked Eric Parker, director of PR and communications for the city of West Hollywood, why there’s such an abundance of spots to eat and drink in the tiny city.

From Los Angeles Times • May 27, 2026

Deputy Mayor Rick Cole, who served in the administration of Eric Garcetti, pins some of Bass’ problems on choices she made early in her administration.

From Los Angeles Times • May 27, 2026

When last I spoke to Eric Kripke about “The Boys,” Donald Trump had just been re-elected.

From Salon • May 24, 2026

Eric shines a light in my eyes then peeks at the lump on my head.

From "The Sky at Our Feet" by Nadia Hashimi