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

Pronunciation: ER-nehst (key)

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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Albert Alexandra Anita Cindy Doreen Eduardo Elia Enrique Erlinda Ernestina Ewelina Frederick Gabriela George Gerald Gordon Hector Joseph Karen Kathleen Leonard Linda Natalia Sandra William
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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.

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Ernie, Nebby (used in Yorkshire)

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Ernest Gallo, co-founder with his brother Julio of E & J Gallo Winery.

Ernest Hemingway, author

Ernest in song, story & screen: | Edit

In Oscar Wilde's play The Importance of Being Earnest, two men adopt the fake name of Ernest to duck their social engagements, only to find that their girlfriends' love is entirely dependent on their desire to marry a man named Ernest. Hilarity ensues.

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