Erie

Erie is a gender-neutral name of Native American origin. It refers to Lake Erie, the fourth-largest of North America’s five Great Lakes. The lake is named after the Erie people, who lived near it during the 1600s. Their tribal title stems from erielhonan or rhiienhonon, two French words meaning "long-tailed" or "raccoon nation." Alternatively, Erie could arise from Old Norse roots, sharing the definition of "alder meadow" with the habitational name Eri. Whether you dream of visiting Lake Erie with your little one or telling them about their Native American heritage, this moniker is a one-of-a-kind choice.