Is Ernie acceptable in 2022?

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RainCheckMate · 26/04/2022 16:49

Will Ernie lead to teasing or is it no different to other nickname names like Archie and Alfie?

Are there any names other than Ernest where Ernie could be the NN?

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MinoucheSapphic · 26/04/2022 17:20

It doesn't sound nice to me, personally... For me, it's on par with the likes of Herbert and Vernon in terms of attractiveness.

If you like it, then I don't see a problem though. Diminutive names are very popular nowadays.

daisyjgrey · 26/04/2022 17:20

My 3yr old nephew has a friend the same age who's called Ernest.

CuriousCatfish · 26/04/2022 17:20

Ernie is awful. I can't see a teenager thanking you for calling him Ernie.

Cantthinkofanewusername · 26/04/2022 17:17

My FILs brother is Ernesto shortened to "Ern". 🏺

mondler · 26/04/2022 17:10

I love it but I have a pet with the name and I often get asked where Bert. But I'm sure people wouldn't say that to a child! I think it fits well with the current trends.

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Biscuitsneeded · 26/04/2022 16:57

Ernie is fine, and quite cute, as long as you are prepared for 'he drove the fastest milkcart in the West' from those of us who remember it!

@Biscuitsneeded I didn't know it until I googled the name. I doubt current and future generations of kids will ever hear of it.

I'm wondering more about Sesame Street but even that isn't very familiar to British kids these days is it? I can't even work out what channel Sesame Street is shown on.

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user3199 · 26/04/2022 16:58

To me it has the same vibe as Freddie, Archie, Charlie etc so can't see that a child would be teased because of it. But I don't have school aged children so maybe I'm being naive.

I know of an 8 year old Ernestine and she likes her name. No idea if it's ever shortened.

Biscuitsneeded · 26/04/2022 16:57

Ernie is fine, and quite cute, as long as you are prepared for 'he drove the fastest milkcart in the West' from those of us who remember it!

SummaLuvin · 26/04/2022 16:55

Ernie follows the same trend as Freddie, Archie..., but to my ears does sound a bit more dated and like an old man name. That doesn't mean it is a bad name, I love Frank, but most people I have mentioned it to said it's very dated.

With regards to teasing I'm of the opinion that, while names can be used by bullies, they are rarely the reason why someone is a target. Ernie is a perfectly normal name and definitely 'acceptable'.

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