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Ernest

ER-nehst

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Ernest (ER-nehst)

Meaning of the name Ernest

Of German origin and derived from the element 'eornost' meaning 'serious' or 'battle to the death'. The name Ernest grew in popularity following Oscar Wilde's 'The Importance of Being Earnest' (1895).

Origin of the name Ernest

German

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