Ern Name Meaning, Origin & Gender

Ern Name at a Glance

Name	Ern
Meaning	Diminutive of Earnest: A variant spelling of the German Earnest, meaning serious determined, earnestness or vigor, from the Old German Ernust. Famous bearer: The hero of Oscar Wilde's comedy 'The Importance of Being Earnest'.
Origin	English
Gender	Boy

What Does the Name Ern Mean?

According to the information recorded in our baby name database, Ern means “Diminutive of Earnest: A variant spelling of the German Earnest, meaning serious determined, earnestness or vigor, from the Old German Ernust. Famous bearer: The hero of Oscar Wilde's comedy 'The Importance of Being Earnest”. Name meanings can vary between languages, regions and naming traditions, so families may also wish to confirm a meaning within the cultural or linguistic context that matters to them.

Ern Name Origin

Our database records Ern under English origin. Browse more English baby names to compare other names in the same origin collection.

Is Ern a Boy or Girl Name?

In our database, Ern is listed as a boy name. Usage can differ across countries, languages and families.

Choosing the Name Ern

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