Ernie

Gender
Male (Masculine | Boy)
Usage/Origins
Meaning
Short form of the name Ernest, which means "serious" or "resolute"
Pronunciation
ER-nee
UR-nee
Popularity
Ernie is not a common name and is not ranked in the top 1000 names in the United States or any other country.

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Cartoon of Ernie

Ernie Name meanings & History

Short form of the name Ernest, which means "serious" or "resolute". Diminutive of Ernest. Ernie is mostly used as a nickname rather than a standalone name and is often associated with the popular kids show character, Ernie from Sesame Street.

Zodiac Sign of Ernie: Expressive Gemini

Synonyms of Ernie:

E: Enlighten,Expressive,Exaggerate,Entertain,Enliven,Environment

R: Resourceful,Reason,Restless,Rational

N: Nagging,Neat,Nitpicking,Neurosis,Nice,Nutrition,Nervous

I: Intimate,Indulgence,Involved

Ernie is:

  • a Classic name
  • a Comedic name
  • a Common name
  • a Informal name
  • a Simple name
  • a Strange name
  • a Strong name
  • a Wholesome name

Famous People

Famous people with the name Ernie include Ernie Banks (American baseball player), Ernie Johnson Jr. (American sportscaster), and Ernie Els (South African golfer).

2.) Ernie (Male)

Usage: German

Meanings: Serious

Other Forms: Erne, Erno


3.) Ernie (Male)

Usage: English

Meanings: (English) short for Ernest

Other Forms: Ernee, Erney, Erny


4.) Ernie (Male)

Usage: English

Meanings: (English) a familiar form of Ernest.

Other Forms: Earnee, Earni, Earnie, Earny, Ernee, Erney, Erni, Erny


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