At a Glance
- Meaning
- Wealthy/prosperous ruler (from 'ead, ' wealth/prosperity, + 'ric, ' power/ruler)
- Origin
- Old English
- Gender
- Boy
- Pronunciation
- EED-rik
Eadric is an Old English boy's name meaning “wealthy/prosperous ruler (from 'ead, ' wealth/prosperity, + 'ric, ' power/ruler)”. It appears in 2 of our baby name lists.
Meaning & Origin of Eadric
Meaning: Wealthy/prosperous ruler (from 'ead, ' wealth/prosperity, + 'ric, ' power/ruler).
Origin: Old English.
A common claim: Wealthy ruler, brave and prosperous Actually: The 'brave' element some sites add isn't supported by the etymology — the roots mean 'wealth/prosperity' and 'power/rule,' not courage.
Source: Wiktionary.
How to Pronounce Eadric
EED-rikIPA /ˈiːdrɪk/
Popularity of Eadric
Eadric doesn’t appear in U.S. Social Security birth records, which include every name given to at least five babies in a year — so it’s rare in the U.S.
Lists That Include Eadric
Similar Names
Cuthbert · Godwin · Elwin · Godric · Beorn · Algar
