Name written under the Viking context, as Erik Erik Thorvaldsson “the red” written with just a K in some books. Derived from the Old Norse name Eiríkr, that does not have a C anywhere.
Meaning "one, alone, unique", as in the form Æinrikr explicitly, but it could also be from *aiwa(z) "everlasting, eternity", as in the Gothic form Euric. The second element -ríkr stems either from Proto-Germanic *ríks "king, ruler" (cf. Gothic reiks) or the therefrom derived *ríkijaz "kingly, powerful, rich, prince"; from the common Proto-Indo-European root *h₃rḗǵs The name is thus usually taken to mean "sole ruler, autocrat" or "eternal ruler, ever powerful". As Erik or Eric sounds the same, used in the sense of a proper noun meaning "one ruler" may be the origin of Eriksgata, and if so it would have meant "one ruler's journey". The tour was the medieval Swedish king's journey, when newly elected, to seek the acceptance of peripheral provinces.
So if your name is Erik with a K, that’s the original! all others are just adaptations.
Meaning "one, alone, unique", as in the form Æinrikr explicitly, but it could also be from *aiwa(z) "everlasting, eternity", as in the Gothic form Euric. The second element -ríkr stems either from Proto-Germanic *ríks "king, ruler" (cf. Gothic reiks) or the therefrom derived *ríkijaz "kingly, powerful, rich, prince"; from the common Proto-Indo-European root *h₃rḗǵs The name is thus usually taken to mean "sole ruler, autocrat" or "eternal ruler, ever powerful". As Erik or Eric sounds the same, used in the sense of a proper noun meaning "one ruler" may be the origin of Eriksgata, and if so it would have meant "one ruler's journey". The tour was the medieval Swedish king's journey, when newly elected, to seek the acceptance of peripheral provinces.
So if your name is Erik with a K, that’s the original! all others are just adaptations.
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The best person on earth you’ll ever meet. They’re the sweetest person ever and when you first meet them they may seem to be tough and fun which is true but they are also very soft and gentle. They’ve cuddles and will always be there for you to wipe your tears away. GO FIND YOURSELF AN ERIK but not mine 🤺
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A tall brown haired hazel green eyed boy, you will fall in love with him quickly and feel like he is the one for you.. he may be, but if your relationship starts turning sour get out of there as soon as possible before the manipulation and berating starts. He will accuse you of betrayal because he’s been hurt although it may not even be something you see as betrayal, Value him and try to fix the problems but if you find yourself unable to meet all of his demands don’t kill yourself trying as he will always only see you as whatever you did to wrong him. He could be your ride or die or your worst nightmare ultimately the choice is up to you
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