Erich

Erich is a German form of Eric, whose older Norse elements are commonly interpreted as ever or always and ruler. The name belongs to the same family as Erik, but its final ch reflects the German form. That spelling has its own established history rather than being an ornamental addition to English Eric.

The German writer Erich Maria Remarque, author of All Quiet on the Western Front, gives the name a significant literary association. Other bearers have worked in many different fields, so the name is not tied to one type of personality or achievement. For a family with an Eric or Erik to honor, Erich offers a closely related form with a visible German connection. Its pronunciation should follow the language tradition the family intends to use.