Ernie

Boy's name

Ernie is a diminutive form of the name Ernest, which is of Germanic origin meaning "serious" or "resolute."

Meaning Serious
Origin Germanic
U.S. births in 2023 14
Peak year 1959

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Source: Social Security Administration

Notable Namesakes

  • Ernie Banks - Baseball Hall of Famer, Chicago Cubs legend.
  • Ernie Els - Professional golfer, multiple major championship winner.
  • Ernie Hudson - Actor, known for "Ghostbusters" and "Oz."
  • Ernie Harwell - Hall of Fame baseball broadcaster, Detroit Tigers.
  • Ernie Johnson - Sportscaster, NBA on TNT host.
  • Ernie Pyle - Pulitzer Prize-winning war correspondent during WWII.
  • Ernie Reyes Jr. - Actor and martial artist, "Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles."
  • Ernie Sabella - Actor, voice of Pumbaa in "The Lion King."
  • Ernie Wise - Comedian, part of British duo Morecambe and Wise.
  • Ernie Ball - Musician, founder of Ernie Ball guitar strings.

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