Ernest

Pronunciation: [ ERN-uhst ]

Girl Name #11,600 Most Popular Hidden Gem

A distinctive girl name with a rare, memorable quality.

Meaning & Origin

Ernest is a girl name, recorded for 10 babies in US birth records. It is pronounced ERN-uhst.

Parents who love the name Ernest often also consider Erma, Ernestine, Era .

Quick Facts

Gender: Girl
Popularity Rank: #11,600
Total SSA Count: 10

Nicknames

Ern Ery Ernie Erneie

Also a Boy Name

Ernest is also used as a boy name, ranked #1085.

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Erma Ernestine Era Erna Erie Ernest Ervin Erastus

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Frequently Asked Questions About Ernest

Is Ernest a boy or girl name?

Ernest is used as both a girl and boy name. As a girl name, it is ranked #11600. As a boy name, it is ranked #1085. Ernest is more commonly used as a boy name.

How do you pronounce Ernest?

Ernest is pronounced ERN-uhst.

How popular is the name Ernest?

Ernest is currently ranked #11600 in popularity for girl names in the United States.

What are common nicknames for Ernest?

Common nicknames for Ernest include Ern, Ery, Ernie, and Erneie.

Is Ernest a common or rare name?

Ernest is an uncommon name, ranked #11600 in the US. Its rarity gives it a distinctive, memorable quality.

About the Name Ernest

Ernest is a girl name .

Is Ernest a boy or girl name? Ernest is used as both a girl and boy name. As a girl name, it ranks #11,600 in popularity. As a boy name, it ranks #1,085. Ernest is more commonly used as a boy name.

Ernest is currently ranked #11,600 in popularity for girl names in the United States.

Common nicknames for Ernest include Ern, Ery, Ernie, and Erneie. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.