Ernest

Pronunciation: ER-nehst (key)

Names related to Ernest: Earnest, Ernesto, Ernie, Ernst

Cognate of the German Ernst, a name derived from the Old High German Ernust and Ernost (earnest, resolute).

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Comments and insights on the name Ernest: | Edit: Share what you know!
Personal experiences with the name Ernest: | Edit: 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.