Ernest
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Origin of the name Ernest:
Cognate of the German Ernst, a name derived from the Old High German Ernust and Ernost (earnest, resolute).
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I have never really liked my name, Ernest. Most people call me Ernie, which I prefer. Sometimes people will ask me how is Bert. People are more apt to remember your name.
- Nicknames for Ernest: | Edit
Ernie, Nebby (used in Yorkshire)
- Meanings and history of the name Ernest: | Edit
Ernest meanes "smart bird" in greek
- Famous real-life people named Ernest: | Edit
Ernest Gallo, co-founder with his brother Julio of E & J Gallo Winery.
Ernest Thayer, American poet and writer of "Casey at the Bat".
Ernest Hemingway, American author, winner of Nobel Prize in Literature.
Ernest Borgnine, American actor
Ernest Haycox, American western writer.
Ernest Lehman, American screenwriter.
E. H. Shepard, English artist and book illustrator (Winnie the Pooh.)
Ernest Shackleton, British Antarctic explorer.- Ernest in song, story & screen: | Edit
Ernest Worthing, main character in The Importance of Being Earnest, a comedic play written by Oscar Wilde.
Ernie, a Muppet character on Sesame Street.
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Global Popularity of the Name Ernest
- #789 in United States
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