Guest Author - Michele Sellman
Erik is a Danish boy's name meaning "powerful". It is also of Norse (ever-kingly) and German origin (powerful ruler).
Alternative spellings:
Eric, Erick, Erich, Arik, Aric, Eryc, Airic
Common nicknames:
Ric, Rick
Famous Eriks/Erics:
Erik Truffaz, Erik Hyler, Eric Clapton, Eric Metcalf
