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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.”

ERIC 2 American  
[er-ik] / ˈɛr ɪk /

abbreviation

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

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

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In a Monday note, Goldman Sachs analyst Eric Sheridan wrote that he anticipates AWS sustaining a low to mid-20% revenue growth rate.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 14, 2026

The Department of Homeland Security said it would investigate allegations that Rep. Eric Swalwell hired an undocumented nanny.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 13, 2026

Rep. Eric Swalwell announced on Monday that he is resigning from Congress.

From Salon • Apr. 13, 2026

Emily says the real Eric was very different to the pious preacher he portrayed himself to be.

From BBC • Apr. 11, 2026

Eric and I still talked from time to time, but things were difficult between us.

From "Bad Boy" by Walter Dean Myers

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