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Erica

EH-ri-kah

Popularity

#1487

falling

Letters

5

Syllables

3

Origin

Norse

Total Births

232,485

Peak Year

#10,031 in 1986

First Recorded

1909

Style

Classic & Timeless

Spelling

Moderate spelling

What It Means

Erica is the feminine form of Eric, derived from the Old Norse name Eiríkr, composed of the elements 'ei' meaning 'ever' or 'always' and 'ríkr' meaning 'ruler' or 'power'.

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Numerology

9

The Idealist

Compassionate, humanitarian, and visionary. Names vibrating at 9 carry universal love.

Famous Namesakes

  • Erica Jong

    American novelist and poet.

  • Erica Durance

    Canadian actress known for her TV roles.

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Personality Traits

strongindependentintelligentcreative

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