Erica
GirlOrigin: Norse · Latin
Meaning
“feminine form of Eric (Norse 'eternal ruler'); also Latin for heather”
Cultural Notes
Erica is both a feminine form of Eric and the Latin name for the heather plant genus; it was especially popular in the United States and UK in the 1970s and 1980s.
Popularity
Rarity: uncommon
Peak decade: 1980s
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Famous People Named Erica
- Erica Jong (author), Erica Durance (actress)
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