Ernest   (ER-nest)

 
 
Meaning of 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 Ernest
 

German

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