Warnie
Old French/Germanic · Boy · 1 syllable
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About the name Warnie
Warnie is a diminutive or nickname form of Warren, which derives from the Old French "warrenne," meaning a warren or enclosed hunting ground, with roots in the Germanic word for "defend" or "guard." The name is primarily used in English-speaking cultures and has Christian associations, with notable historical figures including C.S.
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Etymology
Warnie is a diminutive or nickname form of Warren, which derives from the Old French "warrenne," meaning a warren or enclosed hunting ground, with roots in the Germanic word for "defend" or "guard." The name is primarily used in English-speaking cultures and has Christian associations, with notable historical figures including C.S. Lewis's brother Warren Hamilton Lewis, who was commonly called "Warnie."
Warnie currently ranks #4,441 in the United States as a boy's name. It reached its peak popularity around 1916.
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