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Thoughts on the name Eric

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beaglesarethebest · 11/08/2017 18:00

Have seen one other thread, mixed opinions, mainly positive..this is a serious contender for us. Opinions please Grin

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mummytwoh · 13/08/2017 22:39

I still think of flat Eric (yellow puppet thing had a song out nodded its head) anyone know what I'm talking about lol

picknmiss · 13/08/2017 07:37

I loved Erik for DC1, it's a family name on DH's side but in Finnish it's pronounced Ear-rik (not that we would have pronounced it that way in the UK).
The reason we didn't use it was because an acquaintance had a baby Eric a few months before and there was a lot of sniggering behind her back such as 'imagine a baby Eric! It's like calling a baby Ken, who does that' Sad and it really put me off, which is cowardly of me

chocatoo · 12/08/2017 19:32

Yes, I like it. Also like the idea of ending it with a k rather than a c. Can be shortened to Rik too, which I also like.

GherkinSnatch · 12/08/2017 19:32

Good strong Viking name - I like it! I wanted DD to be Erica, and I've got Eric/a on my list for DC3 when we have another.

Cart man references won't mean anything to kids these days. It's like saying "oh Eric Forman from That 70's Show".

drinkingtea · 12/08/2017 19:31

Spell it with a K - much better, stompy Viking name :o

HeadfirstForHalos · 12/08/2017 19:29

I like Eric. I only know one little Eric, his name really suits him 🙂

TimbuktuTimbuktu · 12/08/2017 19:19

Whenever Eric eats a banana...

manhowdy · 12/08/2017 18:26

LOVE IT.

If I have a boy, totally going with Eric.

LooksBetterWithAFilter · 12/08/2017 08:48

I like it. I wanted to call ds2 Eric but exh and exmil weren't keen. It was late fil middle name. I used it as a middle name as well so still got it in there.

AnotherLegoBrick · 12/08/2017 08:12

It's a great name for a cat.

nigelsbigface · 12/08/2017 08:05

I like it. Viking! Eric Northman from True Blood! Eric the alter ego of Bananaman off the 80's! Go for it!!

SpartacusSaiman · 12/08/2017 06:55

Op - he had an uncle eric he didnt like. Its a traditional family name in dads family. Going back hundreds of years.

ScarletSienna · 11/08/2017 22:50

I don't like it at all. Its a personal dislike though rather than for a particular reason. I just don't like that style of name; Stanley, Arthur, Sid etc

I do think it's worth bearing in mind there is a charity called Eric.

Erik is nicer (IMO) than Eric by miles.

LouiseBrooks · 11/08/2017 22:23

I used to know an Eric. Sexy as hell (sadly he was married, we were only work colleagues, nothing else). We all joked about his name though.

cocofox · 11/08/2017 22:18

Love it - it's a family name for me so would definitely consider using it. My only association is the prince in the little mermaid! Smile

ThursdayLastWeek · 11/08/2017 22:18

ASqueaking you just described it's appeal to me!

ASqueakingInTheShrubbery · 11/08/2017 22:14

No. Ageing uncle, not old enough to be a fashionable grandad name. Eric is probably married to Patricia, widely regarded as a nice bloke, lives in a nicely-maintained suburban semi, retiring from his job as an engineer, and likes to take his grandchildren to the football at the weekend. Not a name I'd give a baby.

Yika · 11/08/2017 22:13

Love it.

Dustbunny1900 · 11/08/2017 22:10

My father and nephew are Erics..I think it's very strong, masculine, Viking type name. Classic.
But then I'm biased 🤷🏼‍♀️

thatwouldbeanecumenicalmatter · 11/08/2017 22:05

Love it. Eric Bana and Prince Eric from The Little Mermaid - I rest my case Grin

rollonthesummer · 11/08/2017 22:04

I really love the name, Eric.

I've taught a surprising number over the last few years-I even had three in my class two years ago. One Eric and two Eriks (from Eastern Europe)-all really lovely boys which definitely endears you to a name!

joolspoon · 11/08/2017 21:59

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Becks4Saints · 11/08/2017 21:31

My cats called Eric 🙈

Unescorted · 11/08/2017 21:25

It is a great name with either spelling. Almost worth having another for.

P0ndLife · 11/08/2017 21:23

... the half a bee! Grin
DS has a marmite name too though, just means 50% of people LOVE it!

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