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Ernest

ER-nest
 
 
Meaning of the name Ernest

Of Germanic origin, derived from the element 'eornost' meaning 'serious' or 'battle to the death', grew in popularity following Oscar Wilde's 'The Importance of Being Earnest'

Origin of the name Ernest

German

 

From The Name Book: Over 10,000 Names - Their Meaning, Origins, and Spiritual Significance by Dorothy Astoria.

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