The nameErna
Erna is a girl's name of Germanic and Nordic origin. It was mostly given in France in the early 20th century.
- Girl's name
- Germanic and Scandinavian
Meaning
Erna is linked to the Old Norse erna, "capable, brisk", or seen as a pet form of Ernestine, from the Germanic ernust, "earnest, combat".
Origin
Germanic and Scandinavian.
History
Erna was mostly given in the 1900s and 1910s, then disappeared.
Popularity of the name Erna
Erna in France
Erna was most popular in France in the 1910s, with 760 births over the decade, 28% of all recorded babies named Erna. Half of all babies named Erna in France were born before 1919, so it is mostly a great-grandparents' generation name.
Variants and related names
Erna in our baby name lists
Frequently asked questions
What does the name Erna mean?
Erna is linked to the Old Norse erna, "capable, brisk", or seen as a pet form of Ernestine, from the Germanic ernust, "earnest, combat".
What is the origin of the name Erna?
Germanic and Scandinavian.
Is Erna a girl's or a boy's name?
Erna is a girl's name.
What are the variants of the name Erna?
Variants and related names of Erna include Ernestine.