Erie

Gender
Unisex (Masculine & Feminine | Boys and Girls)
Usage/Origins
Meaning
The meaning of Erie is often interpreted as "long-tailed bird" or "long-tailed animal."
Pronunciation
Erie is typically pronounced "EAR-ee."
IR-ee(American English)
Popularity
Erie is not a commonly used name and its popularity is difficult to determine.

cartoon of the name Erie
Cartoon of Erie

Erie Name meanings & History

The origin of Erie is uncertain, but it may be derived from the Iroquois language and mean "long tail.". The meaning of Erie is often interpreted as "long-tailed bird" or "long-tailed animal.". Possibly a transferred use of the name of Lake Erie or of the famous Erie Canal. In rare use in the US from the late 1800s to the 1910s and again briefly in the 1960s and 1970s. Erie can be used as both a first and last name for boys and girls. It is a modern and distinctive name that is suitable for parents who are looking for something unique.

Zodiac Sign of Erie: Expressive Gemini

Synonyms of Erie:

E: Enlighten,Exaggerate,Enliven,Expressive,Environment,Entertain

R: Restless,Resourceful,Reason,Rational

I: Intimate,Involved,Indulgence

Erie is:

  • a Delicate name
  • a Informal name
  • a Strong name
  • a Unintellectual name
  • a Urban name

2.) Erie (Female)

Usage: Japanese

Meanings: Erie does not have a definitive meaning, but it is believed to have been the name of the Erie tribe itself or a local word meaning "long tail."

Pronunciation: IR-ee(American English)
The name Erie is typically pronounced "EER-ee."


cartoon of the name Erie
Cartoon of Erie

Description: The name Erie is of Native American origin, specifically from the Erie tribe that was native to the Great Lakes region. Erie does not have a definitive meaning, but it is believed to have been the name of the Erie tribe itself or a local word meaning "long tail.". Possibly a transferred use of the name of Lake Erie or of the famous Erie Canal. In rare use in the US from the late 1800s to the 1910s and again briefly in the 1960s and 1970s. Erie can be used as a first or middle name for both boys and girls. It is a great choice for parents who want to honor Native American heritage or who are drawn to the natural beauty of the Great Lakes region.

Related Names to Erie

Names related to Erie include names of other Native American tribes and names inspired by nature, such as Arapaho, Apache, Cheyenne, Dakota, Lakota, Navajo, Sequoia, Sierra, and Willow.