Ernest

Ernest Meaning & Origin

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.

🌍 Origin
πŸ“ Name Length
πŸ’¬ Number of Syllables
πŸ”  Starting Letter
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Name Popularity

Gender Distribution

Most individuals with the name Ernest are male.

Ernest Popularity Trends

The popularity of the name has decreased by -0.53% over the past year.

Pronunciation

πŸ“‡ Metaphone
ARNST
πŸ—½ NYSIIS
EA
πŸ”Š Soundex
E65023
🎡 Syllabic Pronunciation
ER1 N AH0 S T
🌐 IPA
/ΛˆΙ™rnΙͺst/
πŸ”Š Double Metaphone
('ARNST', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
E652

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Ernest in Braille

Here's how to represent Ernest in Braille, with each pattern of raised dots corresponding to a letter of the name.

The name Ernest in braille

How to Spell the Name Ernest in American Sign Language (ASL)

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.

The name Ernest in sign language

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