Ernest

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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'


Origin of Ernest


Popular Middle Names

John, Lucio, Royal, Thomas, Walter, Darnell, DeShawn, Edward, George


Pronunciation

Ernest

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