Erna - name meaning and origin

The girl's name Erna \e-rna, er-na\ is of Old Norse origin, and its meaning is "capable". Mythology: name of the wife of the demi-god Jarl. Also nickname for Ernestine.

Erna has 2 variant forms: Ernaline and Ernalynn.

Baby names that sound like Erna are Arna, Erina, Erena and Orna.

Erna is a very popular female first name and a very rare surname (source: 1990 U.S. Census). Displayed below is the baby name popularity trend for the girl's name Erna. Compare Erna with related baby names.