Dogs named Ernie tend to beloving,good-natured,brave,andstrong-willed.This name is also associated with companionship,friendship,and courage.
What does it say about you to have a dog named Ernie?
Naming your dog Ernie suggests that you have a sense of humor and enjoy having fun. It also suggests that you are a fan of classic television shows and characters.
Is Ernie a good dog name?
Ernie has two syllables, which is highly recommended by dog trainers. The name also ends in a vowel sound, so it's easy for dogs to recognize. Ernie isn't one of the most common names, so your dog will certainly stand out. If you love the name, you should pick it!
Ernie is not a popular dog name. That's great if you like to stand out from the crowd!
Popularity: Historical Trend
Ernie was, in the past month, the 553rd most viewed dog name on PupNames.com.
As of April 2024, Ernie is becoming a more popular moniker with new puppy owners. Our stats show that the name is more fashionable than it was at this time last year.
We've seen quite a lot of variation in rank for this name, which may suggest seasonal factors or interest driven by pop culture events.
In the past week, Ernie was viewed 86 times, and liked 3 times.
Popularity: United States
The map below shows Ernie's popularity across the United States, according to PupNames data.
Ernie is most adored in South Carolina, Texas and Missouri.
By contrast, the name has been shown the least amount of interest in Illinois, Ohio and Pennsylvania.
Popularity: Around The World
And this world map shows which countries have the greatest love for the name Ernie.
Most popular breeds named Ernie:
Labrador Retriever
Chihuahua
Beagle
German Shepherd
Dachshund
Famous dogs named Ernie:
A griffon bruxellois named Ernie played a role in the movie Sweet November.
It may have dropped out of the charts some years ago in the states but over in the United Kingdom, Ernie has been making a comeback. Why not be the ones to kickstart the trend here? For those looking for a vintage boy's name, Ernie is a fabulous choice.
Potentially behaviorally inappropriate dog names include Baby, Angel, Princess, Precious, and Sweetie. Other bad choices for dog names include aggressive names, long names, offensive names, and scary names.
Oscar: Hebrew, translates to “divine strength” Takeo: Japanese, translates to “warrior, strong like bamboo” Remo: Greek, translates to “the strong one” Ekon: African, translates to “strong”
The following table shows the five most frequent given names for male and female babies born in each year 1923-2022. Over the last 100 years, the male name Michael has held the top spot most often (44 times), while the female name Mary has been ranked number one 33 times over those years.
How common is the name Ernie as a proper name rather than a nickname of Ernest for a baby born in 2021? Ernie was the 5076th most popular boys name. In 2021 there were only 18 baby boys named Ernie. 1 out of every 103,369 baby boys born in 2021 are named Ernie.
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