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BoyPronounced American English /ˈɜɹ.ni/; British English /ˈɜː.ni/English language family

Ernie

This name is a diminutive of Ernest.

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Ernie is a boy name.

Pronunciation: American English /ˈɜɹ.ni/; British English /ˈɜː.ni/.

GenderBoy
PronunciationAmerican English /ˈɜɹ.ni/; British English /ˈɜː.ni/
Language familyEnglish

Meaning and history

This name is a diminutive of Ernest.

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Usage: english

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