Ernie

Ernie Meaning & Origin

About Ernie
The name Ernie is a diminutive form of the name Ernest, which is derived from the Germanic word "ernst" meaning "serious" or "resolute." As a diminutive, Ernie carries a similar meaning, representing a person who is earnest, sincere, and determined in their actions and beliefs.

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Name Popularity

Gender Distribution

Most individuals with the name Ernie are male.

Ernie Popularity Trends

The popularity of the name has increased by 10.53% over the past year.

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
ARN
🗽 NYSIIS
EA
🔊 Soundex
E650
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
ER1 N IY0
🌐 IPA
/ˈərni/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('ARN', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
E650

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Ernie in Braille

Here's how to represent Ernie in Braille, with each pattern of raised dots corresponding to a letter of the name.

The name Ernie in braille

How to Spell the Name Ernie in American Sign Language (ASL)

The image below shows how you can spell Ernie using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.

The name Ernie in sign language

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