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The given name Eric is derived from the Old Norse name Eiríkr (or Eríkr in Eastern Scandinavia due to monophthongization). The first element, ei- is derived either from the older Proto-Norse *aina(z) meaning "one" or "alone" or from Proto-Norse *aiwa(z) meaning "ever" or "eternal". The second element -ríkr derives either from *rík(a)z meaning "ruler" or "prince" (cf. Gothic reiks) or from an even older Proto-Germanic *ríkiaz which meant "powerful" and "rich". The name is thus usually taken to mean "one ruler" or "eternal ruler" or "ever powerful," etc.
The most common spelling in Scandinavia is Erik. In Norway, another form of the name (which has kept the Old Norse diphthong) Eirik is also commonly used. In Finland, the form Erkki is also used. The modern Icelandic version is Eiríkur, while the modern Faroese version is Eirikur. Éric is used in French, and in Germany Eric, Erik and Erich are used.
Although the name was in use in Anglo-Saxon Britain, its use was reinforced by Scandinavian settlers arriving before the Norman Invasion. It was an uncommon name in England until the Middle Ages, when it gained popularity, and finally became a common name in the 19th century. This was partly because of the publishing of the novel Eric, or, Little by Little by Frederick William Farrer in 1858.
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Genres: Comedy,Actors: Joseph Procopio (editor), Joseph Procopio (writer), Joseph Procopio (writer), Joseph Procopio (director), Kendra Timmins (actress), Lauren Bullivant (actress), Luke Richards (composer), Neil Babcock (actor), Carly Blackman (costume designer), Dale Gagne (editor), Frank Procopio (editor), Frank Procopio (producer), Tiago Abreu (actor),
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Plot: This is a love story about a young woman named Katie and the two men she shares her heart with, Charlie and Bobby. Katie and Bobby are high school sweet hearts with a twist of infidelity on Bobby's behalf. Katie is torn about her relationship with Bobby. She has left him in the past only to find her going back. After leaving him a second time, she finds herself unwilling to open her heart to another man, until a Christmas party has her meeting, Charlie. Charlie is also no stranger to a broken heart, until he meets, Katie. Charlie and Katie begin their courtship, but Bobby wants her back. Katie is torn with her love for both men. Charlie gets diagnosed with a terminal illness and Katie must decide who she loves more. Who will Katie choose? Will Charlie survive? Will Bobby win her heart back? How will it end?
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Genres: Drama, Short, Thriller,Actors: Lionel Abelanski (actor), Pascale Arbillot (actress), Sylvie Joly (actress), Thibault de Montalembert (actor), Isabelle Madelaine (producer), Emmanuelle Youchnovski (costume designer), Stéphanie Murat (actress), Stéphane Foenkinos (director), Stéphane Foenkinos (writer), Marco Prince (composer), Benjamin Favreul (editor), Emilie Tisné (producer), David Foenkinos (director), David Foenkinos (writer),
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Keywords: african-american, college, directed-by-co-star, feud, historically-black-college, interracial, two-word-title, written-and-directed-by-cast-member