Eerik

Eerik is the Finnish and Estonian form of Eric, derived from the Old Norse name Eiríkr, composed of the elements ei, meaning ever or always, and ríkr, meaning ruler or king, giving an overall sense of eternal ruler. The name was borne by several Scandinavian kings and spread throughout northern Europe during the Viking Age, taking firm root in Finnish and Estonian cultural traditions. Related forms include Erik in Swedish and Norwegian, Eerikki in Finnish, and Eric in English.