Erie

Long tail, from the Erie tribe

girlNative American

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Erie meaning & origin

Erie is listed in our catalog as a girl name. Its listed meaning is "Long tail, from the Erie tribe". Listed origin: Native American.

Pronunciation

EER-ee

Catalog phonetic spelling

Popularity

We do not have a verified US birth-record ranking for Erie. Missing data does not mean a name is rare.

Middle Name Ideas

  • Erie Rose
  • Erie Grace
  • Erie Marie
  • Erie Jane

Sources & notes

Meanings, origins, pronunciations, and namesakes are catalog entries that have not yet completed source-by-source editorial review. Nicknames and middle-name pairings are ideas to try, not usage statistics. We show birth-name ranks only when the record includes source-file provenance; missing data is not evidence of rarity.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Erie

What does the name Erie mean?

Erie is listed in our catalog as a girl name. Its listed meaning is "Long tail, from the Erie tribe". Listed origin: Native American.

How do you pronounce Erie?

Our catalog's pronunciation guide is EER-ee. Pronunciation can vary by language and family.

How popular is the name Erie?

We do not have a verified US birth-record ranking for Erie. Missing data does not mean a name is rare.

What middle names could work with Erie?

Try Erie Rose, Erie Grace, Erie Marie, Erie Jane aloud with your surname. These pairings are subjective suggestions.

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