Ernest

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Ernest
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Ernest Hemingway, one of the most famous bearers.
Pronunciation /ˈɜːrnɪst/
Gendermale
Origin
Word/nameGermanic
Meaningearnest, serious, warrior
Region of origin Northern Europe, Central Europe
Other names
Related names Ernie (hypocorism)
Ernestine, Erna (female forms)
Ernst
Ernesto
Ernestas
Ernő

Ernest is a given name derived from the Germanic word ernst, meaning "serious", often shortened to Ernie.

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Notable people and fictional characters with the name include:

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