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Erica / Erika
A new name on my mind Erica / Erika. Your thoughts please and tell me what spelling you prefer.and lastly if you had to choose between Astrid and Erica / Erika which would you pick?Thanks!
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I like the spelling Erika because its more Scandinavian/Viking then Erica, but I like Astrid even better.
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I prefer Erika because I find it more spunky and I tend to prefer Ks anyway e.g. I like Lukas instead of Lucas. I like it! It's creative (in a good way) as in I could see an erika because an artist or a script writer or a poet :)
I'd pick Erika over Astrid any day.

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I like Erica's sound and imagery and prefer this spelling, but I will own up to rarely ever liking "c" replaced with "k" when the "c" spelling is the usual one I am accustomed to here in the U.S. I do realize "k" is traditional in other languages.I respect Astrid and have a positive impression of the name, but the beginning sound isn't my favorite for something to call a person, and the entire name, overall, does sound a bit harsh to my ear, so I would choose Erica over Astrid where first names are concerned; as a middle name, I might vote the other way, depending on the combo.
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I don't love the name, but I'd support it's use anyway. It's a "nice for someone else's kid" type of name for me. I like Erica better. Erika looks like a treendy rendition. I'd pick Erica over Astrid.
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Erika. Looks more like a viking that way.I would definitely choose Astrid, though. I just like Astrid more.
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I like it. It's cheerful and neat. I'd choose Erica because it's the English spelling.
I'd pick Astrid over Erica, though; just prefer it.
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It's okay. I don't love the name because it reminds me too much of earache. I'd say I prefer Erica. The k of Erika looks too harsh. If I had to choose between Astrid and Erica / Erika, I'd choose Erica. I love how Astrid looks and the meaning, however, I hate how the syllable with a@# is the one that's emphasized. Sorry I couldn't be more positive today!
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Erika! Erika! Yes, that is definitely my pick in the option. So yes, I do like the new name on your mind.
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As Petra pointed out, it is dated- but not in a bad way. It doesn't scream 80s like Tiffany or Amber. It's more of an understated dated that still works today, like Amanda or Christine.I prefer Erica because the 'c' makes it look softer and more feminine. I choose Erica (or Erika) hands down over Astrid.
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Erika!Guess what my name isI look forward to seeing people bash Erika / Erica over the course of this thread (usually not too harshly, though); it's "dated," apparently...and that's a contention that's backed up by popularity stats, so I'm not going to complain about it.I recently made this assessment of Erica, and I think it pretty accurately sums up my feelings: So, I am mega-biased, but I cannot stand this spelling. It looks short and weak and fluffy, and it accordingly feels really insubstantial. I mean, said aloud, it's great, and I didn't always think that - but I do now. Realistically, it's dated, but not in a gross way like shag carpeting, I don't think.I prefer Erika not only because it's my own name, but also because I like the pointiness of the 'k' vs. the 'c'. It gives it more personality and strength, in my opinion.If I had to choose between Astrid and Erika, I'd choose Astrid for a daughter and keep Erika for myself.
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I like Erica, but not Erika. Erica sounds and looks pretty.I would definitely choose Erica over Astrid.
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I think Erica's very pretty and ages well. I prefer Errica, and I'd definitely pick Erica over Astrid.
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