Meaning: Descendant of the earl
The story
A Scandinavian name built from jarl, a title for a chieftain or nobleman. It gives a historic title a familiar personal-name form.
Popularity
Rare gem
Rare in US records; use elsewhere may differ.
Style
Origins
Erling comes from Norwegian, Danish, and Swedish.
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Scandinavian and German form of Harold
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Ulrik
Heritage; ruler
Eskil
God; cauldron or helmet
Haakon
Variant of Håkon
Olav
Ancestor’s descendant
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