Ernie
Meaning of Ernie
Ernie is a male name with origins in English. It is a diminutive form of the given name Ernest. The name Ernie has a warm and friendly feel to it, making it a popular choice for parents looking for a cheerful and approachable name for their baby boy. In terms of pronunciation, both British English and American English pronunciations are the same, pronounced as UR-nee (/ˈɜːni/ or /ˈɜrni/). Over the years, Ernie has maintained moderate popularity in the United States, consistently ranking within the top 500 names for newborn boys. It peaked in popularity in the 1970s but has remained relatively steady since then.
Pronunciation
British English
- Pronunced as UR-nee (/ˈɜːni/)
American English
- Pronunced as UR-nee (/ˈɜrni/)
U.S. Popularity Chart
Notable People Named Ernie
| Ernie Kovacs - Ernest Edward Kovacs was a renowned American comedian, actor, and writer. |
| Ernie Banks - Ernest Banks, also known as "Mr. Cub" and "Mr. Sunshine," was a legendary American professional baseball player for the Chicago Cubs, inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame in 1977. |
| Ernie Barnes - Ernest Eugene Barnes Jr. was a multi-talented American artist, professional football player, actor, and author known for his distinctive style of elongated characters and movement. |
| Ernie Davis - Ernest R. Davis was the first African American to win the Heisman Trophy in 1961 and was a college football player for the Syracuse Orangemen, but tragically passed away from leukemia at the age of 23 before playing in a professional game. |
| Ernie Johnson Jr. - Ernest Thorwald Johnson Jr. is a prominent American sportscaster known for his work with TNT Sports, including hosting Inside the NBA and Major League Baseball coverage on TBS. |
| Ernie Hudson - Earnest Lee Hudson is an American actor famous for his role as Winston Zeddemore in the Ghostbusters franchise and has appeared in several other notable films. |
| Ernie Reyes Jr. is an American actor and martial artist known for his roles in films like The Last Dragon, Red Sonja, and Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles, as well as his stunt work in various movies and TV shows. |
| Ernie Camacho - Ernest Carlos Camacho is a former professional baseball player who pitched in the major leagues and had a standout season with the 1984 Cleveland Indians. |
| Ernie Johnson Sr. - Ernest Thorwald Johnson Sr. was a professional baseball player and television sports color commentator, known for his career with the Milwaukee Braves and later as a commentator on the TBS television network. |
| Ernie Brandts - Ernstus "Ernie" Wilhelmus Johannes Brandts is a Dutch football manager and former player. |
| Ernie Hare - Thomas Ernest Hare, known for his prolific recordings in the 1920s and 1930s, gained fame as a radio star on the Happiness Boys program. |
| Ernie Schaaf - Frederick Ernest Schaaf was a 1930s heavyweight contender in professional boxing who tragically passed away after a match. |
| Ernie Warlick - Ernest "Ernie" "Big Hoss" Warlick was a versatile tight end known for his career in American collegiate and professional football, as well as Canadian professional football. |
| Ernie Wheelwright - Ernest Lamour Wheelwright, also known as "Wheels," was an American football player who attended Southern Illinois University and served in the 101st Airborne Division. |
