Ernie
UR-nee
Popularity
#6247
Letters
5
Syllables
2
Origin
Germanic
Total Births
17,215
Peak Year
#455 in 1959
First Recorded
1880
Style
Vintage, Cute & Playful
Spelling
Easy to spell
What It Means
A diminutive of Ernest, meaning 'serious' or 'battle to the death' in Germanic.
Numerology
The Peacemaker
Diplomatic, sensitive, and cooperative. These names bring a harmonious, gentle quality.
Famous Namesakes
Ernie Banks
Legendary American baseball player.
Ernie and Bert
Fictional characters on Sesame Street.
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