Meaning
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'
Pronunciation
Ernest
ER-nest
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'