| Meaning | blessed prize |
| Origin | Basque, Japanese, Nigerian |
| Gender | gender neutral |
| Opposite gender | Eri |
| Popularity | Moderate |
| Length | 3 |
| Syllables | 2 |
| Syllabification | E-ri |
About Eri
The name Eri is a versatile and culturally diverse choice for a baby girl. With origins in various parts of the world, including Japan, Basque country, and Nigeria, it carries a range of beautiful meanings. In Japanese, Eri can symbolize a "blessed prize" or something "beautifully logical," reflecting qualities of uniqueness and value. In Basque, it signifies being "sole" or "only," highlighting individuality and distinction. Nigerian languages attribute a sense of "marvelous" or "wondrous" to the name, evoking a sense of admiration.
Eri's popularity spans both real and fictional worlds. From accomplished individuals in fields like acting, singing, and sports, to endearing fictional characters in anime and literature, the name has left its mark. Whether you're drawn to its cross-cultural appeal, its melodic sound, or its diverse meanings, Eri is a name that encapsulates the beauty of uniqueness and wonder. It's a name that holds the promise of a remarkable journey for any baby girl who carries it.
Nicknames for Eri
| Er |
| Ree |
| Eri-eri |
| Riri |
| Erri |
Famous People Named Eri
| Eri Fukatsu | Japanese actress |
| Eri Kitamura | Japanese voice actress |
| Eri Kamei | Japanese singer |
| Eri Nakamura | Japanese opera singer |
| Eri Ishikawa | Japanese model |
| Eri Sasaki | Japanese singer-songwriter |
| Eri Takenaka | Japanese figure skater |
| Eri Yamamoto | Japanese jazz pianist |
| Eri Yoshida | Japanese baseball player |
| Eri Kawai | Japanese musician and composer |
| Eri Nobuchika | Japanese singer |
| Eri Tokunaga | Japanese actress |
| Eri Makino | Japanese volleyball player |
| Eri Ito | Japanese swimmer |
| Eriko Imai | Japanese singer and actress |
| Eriko Sato | Japanese actress |
| Eri Yamazaki | Japanese wrestler |
| Eri Nitta | Japanese voice actress |
| Eri Taki | Japanese pianist |
| Eri Suzuki | Japanese model and actress |
Characters Named Eri
| Eri Sawachika | School Rumble |
| Eri Ayase | Love Live! |
| Eri Kisaki | Detective Conan |
| Eri Mizutani | Toradora! |
| Eri Ninamori | FLCL |
| Eri Kagurazaka | Lucky Star |
| Eri Kasamoto | Metal Gear Solid |
| Eri Nakamura | Durarara!! |
| Eri Shiina | Angel Beats! |
| Eri Nishina | Love Lab |
| Eri Karan | Wandering Son |
| Eri Mizuno | Sailor Moon |
| Eri Chigusa | A Certain Scientific Railgun |
| Eri Aikawa | Sazae-san |
| Eri Takabe | Genshiken |
| Eri Kamijou | Toaru Majutsu no Index |
| Eri Nakazawa | Detroit Metal City |
| Eri Mizuhara | Nana |
| Eri Kanuma | InuYasha |
| Eri Kamejima | The Idolmaster Cinderella Girls |