Erica
[ˈɛɹɪkə]Meaning
feminine form of Eric; also coincides with the Latin word for heather
Background Story
Erica is the feminine form of Eric, and it was first used in the 18th century. It also coincides with the Latin word for heather. The name is used in Croatian, Czech, Danish, Estonian, Finnish, German, Hungarian, Latvian, Norwegian, Polish, Portuguese and Slovak.
Variations
Erik, Erika
Related Names
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Elisa
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Erika
From the Old Norse Eiríkr — 'ei', ever, and 'ríkr', ruler; 'ever ruler'.
Eydis
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