The name Ernie is a girl's name meaning "serious, resolute".

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Can Ernie shed the rubber ducky association and make its way onto the vintage revivals list? With the growing wave of boyish nicknames for girls — a la Billie and Scottie — Ernie may strike a different note.
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Ernie is making waves for boys since celebrity chef Stephanie Izard chose it for her son and Princess Eugenie used it as a nickname for baby Ernest. Maybe girls are next.

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The name Ernie peaked for girls at #1226 in 1895. Ernie is occasionally used for boys in 2025.

The name Ernie is a boy's name meaning "serious, resolute".

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Can Ernie shed the rubber ducky association and make its way onto the vintage revivals list? Years ago we may have said no, but celebrity chef Stephanie Izard made a strong case for Ernie when she gave the name to her son in 2016. Princess Eugenie uses Ernie as a nickname for son Ernest, born in 2023 - showing that Ernie could be the next Augie.

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The name Ernie peaked for boys at #305 in 1945. The name is most popular in ERNIE, ERNIE, and ERNIE. Ernie is occasionally used for girls in 1967.

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