Max Ernest

ErnieZippy

We love the above names for a first and middle - and think Ernie is really cute for a nn. But it obvs has huge Sesame Street associations. Do you think that will pass once friends / family associate the nn with a cute little boy?

plunderb

As long as he doesn't have a twin named Bert, I think it's adorable. Those darn Muppets have claimed too many names (Elmo, Kermit, Grover, etc.). I'm in favor of Ernie being treated like Oscar. The association is there, but it's not completely dominant.

Also, have you seen Sesame Street lately? It is The Elmo and Abby show. Ernie is (sadly) a rather minor character for our children and their peers.

JNCPro3130

I have an Uncle Ernie and he is great!  I didn't immediately think Sesame Street.  I think it is cute.

bumpuser9353653

I have a cousin Ernie. The Sesame Street reference was never an issue

Spring78

The Sesame Street thing doesn't bother me at all. But I will say, Max Ernest, if used together in this order, makes me think Max Earnest... As in maximum seriousness. It makes me picture a rather somber child. But maybe that's just me. ;-)

ErnieZippy

Thanks for your feedback guys, all good points.