Ernest

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Ernest
Ernest Hemingway, one of the most famous bearers.
Pronunciation/ɜːrnɪst/
Gendermale
Origin
Word/nameGermanic
Meaningearnest, serious, warrior
Region of originNorthern Europe, Central Europe
Other names
Related namesErnestine, Erna (female forms), Ernst, Ernesto, Ernestas, Ernő

Ernest is a given name derived from Germanic word ernst, meaning "serious". Notable people and fictional characters with the name include:

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