See the results of this poll: Which of the three following variations of Eric do you like the best?
Respondents: 53 (This poll is closed)
- Aeric : 47 (85%)
- Aerick : 8 (15%)
- Aerrick: 0 (0%)
All three of those names would probably be spelled by others (in the US) as “[name_m]Eric[/name_m]” most of the time, especially since it sounds pretty much the same; [name_m]Aeric[/name_m] would most likely be the easiest since it’s just one letter off. The closer the better since messed up paperwork and everything is a huge hassle.
I know of an [name_m]Erik[/name_m] who goes by the nn “E”, so that’s always an option too if you like it.
None of the above. Your reason for adding the A doesn’t justify the life-long confusion.
[name_m]Don[/name_m]'t curse your child into having to spell out his name or pronounce it each time. [name_m]Eric[/name_m]/[name_m]Erik[/name_m] is fine- and seeing as “Er” would be a nickname, he wouldn’t ever need to write it out.
I agree with previous posters: none of the above. There is no reason to have a creative spelling, and nicknames don’t have to originate from the given name. [name_f]My[/name_f] nephew’s given name is [name_m]Jack[/name_m], but I call him [name_m]Bubba[/name_m]. Absolutely no connection to his name, but it works.
[name_f]My[/name_f] favourite spelling is [name_m]Aeric[/name_m]. Although it might be confused for Adric or sp. [name_m]Eric[/name_m], I really like this spelling. However, I agree with previous posters that you can call him [name_m]Eric[/name_m] and still use the nn you love.
If you must change the spelling [name_m]Aeric[/name_m] is the cleanest and least abrupt looking, so it got my vote. That said though, all it is is [name_m]Eric[/name_m] with an A- in front, so really, what’s the point - he’d most likely get [name_m]Eric[/name_m] all his life regardless I imagine. Might I suggest [name_m]Arik[/name_m] or [name_m]Eirik[/name_m] as variations of [name_m]Eric[/name_m]?
Also, in regard to nicknames, they really need not be directly related to the name itself…I mean, throw the idea of an O in the mix and you could consider [name_m]Rock[/name_m]/[name_m]Rocky[/name_m], [name_f]Ekko[/name_f] or the Finnish form of [name_m]Eric[/name_m], [name_m]Eero[/name_m] as nicknames? Getting a bit (or a lot) more creative with nicknames will certainly open up some doors for you.
Thank you for replying and I appreciate your input. I know nicknames do not have to be created from the given name but it is something I have done with all of our other children’s names and something I would like to continue doing. I should have mentioned that in my initial post. I have an additional question for you. If you check out Nameberry’s list of the most popular names of 2013 in the US you will see that [name_f]Sophia[/name_f] is in the number one spot and twelve spaces down you will see [name_f]Sofia[/name_f] in the thirteenth position. If I had asked people which name they thought was nicer out of those two obviously very popular names would you have responded the same way specifically the “There is no reason to have a creative spelling” part? I’m not trying to be nasty with my follow up question so I hope you don’t take it that way but I am just trying to understand when one spelling of a name is acceptable and another is not. Do you feel those with the name [name_f]Sofia[/name_f] are “cursed” as cassiehenifin put it?
None. If you like [name_f]Aer[/name_f] as a nn, name your boy something that starts with A and make his middle name [name_m]Eric[/name_m]. 
Thanks for replying! I would love it if you could elaborated more on why you replied with “None”. From what I have read you don’t have a problem or are at least less bothered by the nickname [name_f]Aer[/name_f] if it is formed from anything other than that which makes the most sense (at least to me) which is from [name_m]Aeric[/name_m], [name_m]Aerick[/name_m], or [name_m]Aerrick[/name_m]. Your suggestion of creating [name_f]Aer[/name_f] out of a first name that begins with ‘A’ and [name_m]Eric[/name_m] as a middle name is the first I have ever heard of anyone ever doing this although maybe I am just drawing a blank right now and if that is the case I apologize. To me your suggestion is more complicating. If I went with [name_m]Aaron[/name_m] or [name_u]Aiden[/name_u] (two well-known names that begin with ‘A’ and that have an additional vowel that follows the ‘A’) or even [name_m]Alexander[/name_m] which was the most popular boy name in 2013 that begins with ‘A’ and then chose [name_m]Eric[/name_m] as the middle name and then addressed him as [name_f]Aer[/name_f] from time to time I would think that that would prompt people to question why he is called [name_f]Aer[/name_f] even more so than if he were just named [name_m]Aeric[/name_m], [name_m]Aerick[/name_m], or [name_m]Aerrick[/name_m] from the get-go.
I can’t help but notice that your username is raevynstar. Is your birth name Raevyn? I know it could just be a moniker that you like but whether or not it is your given name you must like it enough to have used it as a part of your Nameberry username and if that is the case is the use of ‘ae’ only acceptable to you when it is used in nicknames or when it is used in the middle of a name and not at the beginning? Or perhaps only on girls? Do you not like [name_m]Aeric[/name_m], [name_m]Aerick[/name_m], or [name_m]Aerrick[/name_m] because Raevyn is your birth name and you’ve had a bad experience with your name through the years because it wasn’t spelt [name_u]Raven[/name_u]? I would especially like to you hear back from you since your first name may actually contain ‘ae’ in it.
Sorry about the late-ish reply! I’m okay with my name (it’s my real name), but I kind of over-reacted to your post because I love the name [name_m]Eric[/name_m] and so I’m defensive of that spelling. I actually kinda like the look of [name_m]Aeric[/name_m]. Best wishes.
I like the [name_m]Aeric[/name_m] spelling its not a weird spelling to me, just different. I would probably be more inclined to pronounce it more [name_f]Air[/name_f]-ic with the A than with the the E at beginning which I would pronounce the E more like in the word ‘bet,’ E-ric not sure if its different to you in the pronunciation. But regardless its a great name and nn so I say go with what you like best.
I also voted [name_m]Aeric[/name_m]. I like it!
I am used to [name_m]Eric[/name_m] being a short name, and [name_m]Aeric[/name_m] is the shortest of your three variants so I like that.
Also, the ‘rick’ on [name_m]Aerick[/name_m] might encourage people to call him [name_m]Rick[/name_m] and if that’s not your cup of tea I think it’s a good idea to avoid a spelling with the k.
I don’t consider “[name_f]Sofia[/name_f]” a creative spelling. That spelling is widely accepted and known as an additional way to spell [name_f]Sophia[/name_f], much like [name_u]Aidan[/name_u] or [name_f]Isabel[/name_f] have multiple spellings. The versions of [name_m]Eric[/name_m] that you provided are not ones that people are very familiar with (I know that some people do spell their names this way, so more power to them, but I’m personally not a fan), and in my opinion, the spelling options you provided seem like a hindrance and I don’t think that the nickname is worth complicating the spelling of an awesome, classic name like [name_m]Eric[/name_m]. I was particularly surprised by your poll when I noticed your other sons’ names are [name_m]Christian[/name_m], [name_u]Michael[/name_u], and [name_m]Victor[/name_m] (great names, by the way). I’m in no way advocating “matching” names for siblings, but a name like [name_m]Aeric[/name_m]/[name_m]Aerick[/name_m]/[name_m]Aerrick[/name_m] would definitely stick out in your sibling set, and not in a positive way (in my opinion).
I didn’t take your response in a nasty way, but I do appreciate your disclaimer. In the end, this is yours and your husband’s son, so you can name him whatever you’d like and spell it whatever way makes you two happy =)
Personally I think the difference between [name_f]Sofia[/name_f] and [name_f]Sophia[/name_f] and [name_m]Eric[/name_m] and [name_m]Aeric[/name_m] are that the first two Sof and [name_f]Soph[/name_f] are both well known spellings, while although I believe you that [name_m]Aeric[/name_m] is a name, it is not well known at all in comparison to the hugely popular [name_m]Eric[/name_m] or [name_m]Erik[/name_m]. I agree that it would cause a lifetime of headaches, although it does look beautiful.
Also, if his name was [name_m]Eric[/name_m], I wohld have no problem understanding the nickname Er… I just dont see a need to change the spelling for the nickname. Like do you call [name_u]Michael[/name_u] [name_m]Mike[/name_m]? Did you have to change the spelling to Mikeael? Ps and im talking about er being pronounced like aer. It wouldnt confuse anyone, its already in the name, no need to add.
I really love the name [name_m]Eric[/name_m] it’s in my top 15 for boys.
[name_f]My[/name_f] favorite variant is [name_m]Erich[/name_m] (which many think is a little too off-beat) because the h changes/softens the sound in [name_m]German[/name_m] (and my family is [name_m]German[/name_m]).
Honestly I think [name_m]Aeric[/name_m], [name_m]Aerick[/name_m], [name_m]Aerrick[/name_m], and Aerik all look like you are trying to change a name for no other reason than to come up with a new and unique spelling. Sadly all leave a bad taste in my mouth because of that.
I do have some suggestion… [name_m]How[/name_m] about considering something like [name_m]Alaric[/name_m], [name_m]Alric[/name_m], [name_m]Aleric[/name_m], [name_m]Edric[/name_m], [name_m]Ulric[/name_m], [name_m]Erico[/name_m]…
Alternatively: Airic… (I can’t believe I am suggesting this but… I went to school with a [name_u]Robin[/name_u] Airic@ - her parents were big hippies and wanted her to have the change to “fly” (metaphorically of course). It is very off-beat but I liked it because it was telling of who her parents were.)
To your [name_f]Sophia[/name_f]/[name_f]Sofia[/name_f] question: No, being [name_f]Sofia[/name_f] would not make you “cursed” for having a unique/untraditional spelling because, unlike [name_m]Eric[/name_m] vs [name_m]Aeric[/name_m], both of these spellings are traditional spellings. The “ph” spelling is the original greek while the “f” spelling is from the italian translation. (I’d love to source on you that but, as my mn is [name_f]Sophie[/name_f] I read this years ago and can’t remember where… also [name_f]Sofia[/name_f] is a place name as it is the capitol of Bulgaria).
None of the above! It’s not worth the hassle for you, and definitely not worth it for the kid. [name_m]Erik[/name_m] and [name_m]Eric[/name_m] are great names, and you can get the same nickname “Er” (prn. [name_f]Air[/name_f]) from them.
Considering that [name_m]Eric[/name_m] is already pretty much pronounced [name_f]Air[/name_f]-ic so you can just use the nickname [name_f]Air[/name_f]/[name_f]Aer[/name_f] anyway and your other children are named [name_m]Christian[/name_m], [name_u]Michael[/name_u], and [name_m]Victor[/name_m] …I really think you should just stick with [name_m]Eric[/name_m].
“[name_m]Aeric[/name_m], [name_m]Aerick[/name_m] & [name_m]Aerrick[/name_m] are names that are already used around the world…” “You can confirm this yourself by searching any of those names on any social media website.” Behind the Name, a reputable site detailing the etymology & history of first names, does not list [name_m]Aeric[/name_m] or any of your other variations. Adding superfluous letters to an already established name does not make the name legitimate. You asked for opinions and then became defensive when the majority did not give you the feedback you were hoping for. That being said, it’s not our child, so use it if you love it.