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Eric
Gender: Boy
Meaning: A shortened form of Frederick. Means 'brave ruler' or 'ruler of all'. Simon Cowell named his first child Eric after Simon's father. Eric (Prince Eric from The Little Mermaid)
Origin: English, German, Scandinavian, Popular USA, Old Norse, Celebrity baby names 2014, Disney
