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Ernest

Boy · German · Medium name

Meaning
Serious, resolute
Pronunciation
UR-nist
Origin
German

From Germanic 'ernust' meaning serious or resolute.

Popularity
Uncommon in United States (2023)

Popularity: Behind the Name, 2023

ClassicVintageStrong and bold

Languages in use: German, English

Commonly used in: United States, United Kingdom

Alternate spellings

  • ErnestoSpanish / Italian

    Spanish and Italian form.

Cultural associations

People who share this name. These are context, not the origin of the name.

  • Ernest Hemingway

    1899–1961

    American novelist and Nobel Prize laureate known for 'The Old Man and the Sea'.

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Sources for this record

Behind the Name, Germanic Name Entries (2024). Last verified 2025-01-20.

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