Name:
Erskine
Gender:
Boy
Origin:
English, Gaelic, Irish, Scottish
Meaning:
Erskine originates in Gaelic languages and means "over the knife". Initially it was used as a surname and as a surname it functions until today. It was derived from the name of a place near Glasgow, Scotland. Famous bearers of the name include Erskine Caldwell, an American author, and Erskine Childers, fourth president of Ireland.
Pronunciation:
UR-skien
The Five Elements:
Earth
Famous Erskine:
Erskine Mayer : baseball player
Erskine Caldwell : author