Eadric is an Anglo-Saxon masculine name, the Old English form of Edric. It is composed of the elements ead meaning "wealth, fortune" and ric meaning "ruler, king," thus carrying the meaning "wealthy ruler" or "fortunate king." After the Norman Conquest, Eadric and other Old English names fell out of common use, though they have seen occasional revivals in modern times. Etymology and Historical Background The two-element structure (ead + ric) was typical of Germanic name formation and was used widely in early medieval England. The name appears in historical records both as Eadric and as various Latinized and later forms such as Edric. The earliest attested bearer is Eadric of Kent (died c. 686), a king of Kent who ruled briefly before being deposed and killed. The name is also associated with the infamous Eadric Streona (died 1017), ealdorman of Mercia, known for his treacherous role during the reign of King Æthelred II and later under Cnut. Eadric the Wild led a resistance against the Norman Conquest from 1068 to 1070, illustrating the name's continued use among those who opposed Norman rule. Notable Bearers Historical figures named Edric (or its variant form) include Edric Gifford, 3rd Baron Gifford (1849–1911), an English recipient of the Victoria Cross; Edric Bastyan (1903–1980), a British governor of South Australia and Tasmania; Edric Connor (1913–1968), an American singer and actor; Edrick Floreal (born 1966), a Canadian athlete; and Edrick Lee (born 1992), an Australian rugby league footballer. In modern fiction, the name Edric (or Edrik) appears in Frank Herbert's Dune series and in later novels by Brian Herbert and Kevin J. Anderson. Related Names and Variants The name shares its root with other names containing the element ead, such as Edwin and Edward. The form that has survived more prominently into modern usage is Edric, while Eadric remains primarily of historical or linguistic interest. Meaning: Wealthy ruler (from Old English ead "wealth, fortune" + ric "ruler, king") Origin: Anglo-Saxon (Old English) Type: First name (masculine) Usage Regions: Primarily historical England; occasional modern revivals