About Ernest
The name Ernest is of Germanic origin and means "serious" or "resolute." It is derived from the Germanic word "ernust," which signifies determination and steadfastness. People with the name Ernest are often seen as reliable, responsible, and sincere individuals who approach life with a serious and committed attitude.
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Most individuals with the name Ernest are male.
The popularity of the name has decreased by -0.53% over the past year.
Here's how to represent Ernest in Braille, with each pattern of raised dots corresponding to a letter of the name.
The image below shows how you can spell Ernest using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.