Ernie Name Meaning, Origin & Gender

Ernie Name at a Glance

Name	Ernie
Meaning	A diminutive of Ernest sometimes used as an independent name. Also, in England, 'Ernie' refers to the Electronic Random Number Indicator Equipment which selects winning Premium Bond numbers.
Origin	English
Gender	Boy

What Does the Name Ernie Mean?

According to the information recorded in our baby name database, Ernie means “A diminutive of Ernest sometimes used as an independent name. Also, in England, 'Ernie' refers to the Electronic Random Number Indicator Equipment which selects winning Premium Bond numbers”. 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.

Ernie Name Origin

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

Is Ernie a Boy or Girl Name?

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

Choosing the Name Ernie

When considering Ernie for a baby, you may want to compare its recorded meaning and origin with family traditions, pronunciation, spelling, initials, middle names and how the full name sounds with the family name.