Ernest

Gender:boy

Meaning:Sincere

Origin:German

Pronunciation:ER nest

Variations:-Coming Soon-

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The name Ernest derives from the Old German word ‘eornost’ meaning ‘serious battle’. The name first spread to England from mainland Europe in the 18th century. The spelling ‘Earnest’ comes from the modern English adjective of the same spelling, meaning ‘sincere’.

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