Eero

Eero is a Finnish form of the name ultimately derived from the Old Norse Eiríkr, itself composed of the elements ei, meaning ever or always, and ríkr, meaning ruler or king. It entered Finnish use as a vernacular adaptation of the widespread Germanic name that spread across Scandinavia and Europe during the Viking Age. The name is famously associated with Eero Saarinen, the Finnish-American architect renowned for works such as the Gateway Arch. Related forms include Erik, Eric, Eerik, and Eirik.