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Meaning and origin
Erica is a Scandinavian girl name. The meaning of the name is `Honorable Ruler `.


Where is it used?
The name Erica is mainly used in English.

How do they say it elsewhere?
Erik (In Swedish, Danish and in Czech)
Erika (In German, Scandinavian, Hungarian and in Czech)
Erich (In German)
Eero (In Finnish)
Erkki (In Finnish)
Eerikki (In Finnish)
Erykah (In English (Modern))
Erick (In English)
Ericka (In English)
Aric (In English)
Arik (In Other languages)


For the opposite sex use:
In English and in French: Eric (M)


See also
In Other languages: Rika


What Erica`s say about their name

1. The best thing about the name Erica:
   its cute,sexy and makes d girl feel powerful.!!!! i luv my name very much :)
   The worst thing about the name:
   its only that indian people dont pronounce it right.
   If my name wasn`t Erica....:
   i donno.i guess jessica.
   Extra information:
   i luv my name very much.nd its spelt as arikaa!!! its so unique. :D
2. The best thing about the name Erica:
   its such a greaat name wifth a powerful maening behind it
   The worst thing about the name:
   i noe alot of ericas
   If my name wasn`t Erica....:
   i would have a ghetto name
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3. The best thing about the name Erica:
   People love the name,its a pretty name, and its awsome!
   The worst thing about the name:
   
   If my name wasn`t Erica....:
   i would be stuck with a bad name
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4. The best thing about the name Erica:
   cute,powerful,happy name,fun name.
   The worst thing about the name:
   
   If my name wasn`t Erica....:
   i dont see any other name matching me.
   Extra information:
   love the name
5. The best thing about the name Erica:
   Erica, people know i'm the only one in my school with it spelt with a C not a K so that pretty much says it all. It's unique. And it's a tough name.
   The worst thing about the name:
   When people spell it wrong..
   If my name wasn`t Erica....:
   It was going to be Lynne. . .
   Extra information:
   Don't give the nae Erica a bad meaning, i take pride in it, and every other Erica out there should.
6. The best thing about the name Erica:
   Its a beutifull name !!
   The worst thing about the name:
   nothing
   If my name wasn`t Erica....:
   Monique i guess
   Extra information:
   ??
7. The best thing about the name Erica:
   I love my name,..except when someone says it wrong (Ereeka)
   The worst thing about the name:
   
   If my name wasn`t Erica....:
   
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8. The best thing about the name Erica:
   It's in EROTICA!
   The worst thing about the name:
   None
   If my name wasn`t Erica....:
   I don't know. I never asked.
   Extra information:
   I love the meaning of my name.
9. The best thing about the name Erica:
   That its strong, short and sweet and it fits me so well.
   The worst thing about the name:
   nada thing
   If my name wasn`t Erica....:
   idk??
   Extra information:
   I love it and hate when people spell it with a K it looks so ugly like that.
10. The best thing about the name Erica:
    its awesome
    The worst thing about the name:
    its not banjoko
    If my name wasn`t Erica....:
    it wwould of been banjoko
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11. The best thing about the name Erica:
    It's common enough that it isn't strange...but not nearly as common as say...Jennifer
    The worst thing about the name:
    People pronouncing it with 2 syllables (Er-Ca) instead of 3 syllables (Er-I-Ca. Also, people often spell it with a k instead of a c, even when they know!
    If my name wasn`t Erica....:
    It was supposed to be Shanda...THANK GOD they changed their minds! And if I was a boy, Joshua.
    Extra information:
    I love being an Erica...I wouldn't change it for the world!
12. The best thing about the name Erica:
    IT HAS A STRONG MEANING FOR A STRONG WOMEN LIKE ME
    The worst thing about the name:
    I WAS NAMED AFTER MY DEADBEAT FATHER HIS NAME WAS ERIC
    If my name wasn`t Erica....:
    IT WOULD HAVE BEEN TAMARA
    Extra information:
    NOPE JUST THAT I LOVE MY NAME BECAUSE IT MEANS HONORABLE RULER OH YES
13. The best thing about the name Erica:
    It's Mine!!
    The worst thing about the name:
    when people pronounce it erICA
    If my name wasn`t Erica....:
    it would have been Chantal...
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14. The best thing about the name Erica:
    the best thing about my name is that it's pronounced erica but spelled Airika
    The worst thing about the name:
    People always remember my name, because it's spelled differently they never pronounce it correctly, and everyone has the name erica
    If my name wasn`t Erica....:
    I wouldn't be me
    Extra information:
    Now that I'm older I've learned to love my name especially the spelling
15. The best thing about the name Erica:
    Love being me..!! =o)
    The worst thing about the name:
    Everyone remembers my name.
    If my name wasn`t Erica....:
    If it was'nt ERICA then it would've been some other spanish name.
    Extra information:
    Erica's are smart, outspoken, good-looking, and popular.. =oP
16. The best thing about the name Erica:
    Itsz a strong & popular name...
    The worst thing about the name:
    Nothing bad ..
    If my name wasn`t Erica....:
    It wud b hmm.. Idk
    Extra information:
    Erica= very determined to reach her goal..strong..powerful..& sexy
17. The best thing about the name Erica:
    Its just me
    The worst thing about the name:
    My best friends dad calls me ERICEstrada ??
    If my name wasn`t Erica....:
    It would be Wynonna(i don't even know how to spell that)
    Extra information:
    People call me E. My son says my name with a spanish accent, noone could say it better. :)(hes only 3)mostly calls me mom though
18. The best thing about the name Erica:
    Its in america
    The worst thing about the name:
    They call me Erykah Badu
    If my name wasn`t Erica....:
    i would've had a ghetto name
    Extra information:
    my grandaddy's from jamaica he calls me Edica
19. The best thing about the name Erica:
    that I am me...
    The worst thing about the name:
    That people always ask how to spell it... even though it is common...
    If my name wasn`t Erica....:
    I wouldn't be named after a family memeber...
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20. The best thing about the name Erica:
    Simple, short, but strong
    The worst thing about the name:
    People mispronouncing it as Ear-rica
    If my name wasn`t Erica....:
    No, I don't think so
    Extra information:
    Erica represents a strong, and caring person,that is bound for success and destined for greatness.

More `Erica` links
Erica as abbreviation
Actors named Erica
Erica in the encyclopedia