April 27, pm. Scandinavian form of Eric. What is Erik Michael Estrada up to now? However, Erik-Michael is a strong supporter of LGBTQ rights. It was popular among the Vikings and was used by several prominent figures in Nordic history, including King. The given name Eric, Erich, Erikk, Erik, Erick, or Eirik is derived from the Old Norse name Eiríkr [ˈɛiˌriːkz̠] (or Eríkr [ˈeˌriːkz̠.