Eero

Eero is a Finnish and Estonian given name derived from the Germanic name Erich, itself rooted in the Old High German elements ewa, meaning law or eternity, and rihhi, meaning power or ruler, yielding an overall sense of eternal ruler or powerful lord. The name entered Scandinavian and Baltic-Finnish naming traditions through centuries of cultural and linguistic contact with Germanic peoples. It is best known internationally through the Finnish-American architect Eero Saarinen, famous for landmark twentieth-century works such as the Gateway Arch. Related forms include the Scandinavian Erik, the English Eric, and the Finnish variant Erkki.