The spelling of the name Eric West can be explained using IPA phonetic transcription. The first syllable, "E-r-," is pronounced /ɛr/, with the vowel sound of "e" followed by the consonant sounds of "r." The second syllable, "-ic," is pronounced /ɪk/, with the vowel sound of "i" followed by the consonant sound of "k." The final syllable, "-West," is pronounced /wɛst/, with the vowel sound of "e" followed by the consonant sounds of "w," "e," "s," and "t." Altogether, the name Eric West is spelled /ɛrɪk wɛst/.
The name "Eric West" does not have a specific etymology as it is a combination of a first name, "Eric", and a last name, "West", both of which have their respective origins.
The name "Eric" is derived from the Old Norse name "Eiríkr", which was composed of the elements "ei", meaning "ever" or "always", and "ríkr", meaning "ruler" or "king". It gradually evolved into the name "Eric" in English and other Germanic languages.
On the other hand, the last name "West" has English origins and simply refers to someone who lived or originated from the west, typically denoting a geographical origin. It is a common surname in English-speaking countries.
So, the combination of "Eric West" is a purely coincidental occurrence based on the chosen first and last names, without any specific etymological connection between them.