Name meaning
Erling
may mean “of uncertain meaning”
- Origin
- Old Norse, via Scandinavian
- Gender
- Mostly masculine
- Used in
- Swedish, Norwegian, Danish
- Say it
- ER-ling
- Letters
- 6
Likely meaning, sources differ
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Erling comes from the Old Norse Erlingr, perhaps meaning descendant of the earl. The source is not certain.
Roots
Old Norse jarl (earl) (uncertain).
Erling name FAQ
What does the name Erling mean?
Erling may mean “of uncertain meaning”. Sources differ, so we show the most common reading. Old Norse jarl (earl) (uncertain).
Where does the name Erling come from?
Erling is of Old Norse, via Scandinavian origin. Today it is used in Swedish, Norwegian, Danish families.
How do you pronounce Erling?
Erling is usually pronounced ER-ling.
Is Erling a boy's or a girl's name?
Erling is mostly masculine.
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Sources
Name data: SSA-Census, Wikidata, Wiktionary-EN. Meaning and background researched by our team from the sources below and written in our own words. Wikipedia and Wiktionary content is licensed CC BY-SA 4.0.