Ernest
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Origin and meaning
Name: Ernest (er-nest)
Gender: Unisex
Popularity in 2024: #753
Origin: English
Meaning: Earnest
Origin: German
Meaning: serious; battle to the death
Origin and Meaning: The name Ernest is of German origin and means "serious" or "resolute". It is derived from the Germanic name Ernst.
Etymology: The name Ernest is derived from the Old High German name "Ernust", which means "serious" or "determined". It is composed of two elements: "ern", meaning "serious" or "earnest", and "-ust", a suffix used to form personal names.
Derived: Ernie, Erno, Ernesto, Ernst, Ernstchen
History of Name: The name Ernest was introduced to England by the Normans in the 11th century, and it became popular among the English royalty in the 19th century. One of the most famous bearers of the name was Ernest Hemingway, the American author and journalist.
Style of the Name: The name Ernest has a classic and timeless feel to it. It is a strong and masculine name that has been popular for centuries.
Symbolism of the Name: The name Ernest is associated with qualities such as seriousness, determination, and reliability. People with this name are often seen as responsible, dependable, and hardworking.
Pronunciation
Say: 🔊
IPA: /ˈɜːnɪst/
Syllables: er-nest
Ernest's luck prospects
| Destiny | Excellent | ★★★★★ |
| Friendship | Good | ★★★★ |
| Love | Good | ★★★★ |
| Family | Excellent | ★★★★★ |
| Money | Poor | ★★ |
| Health | Good | ★★★★ |
Personality traits of name Ernest
- Frugal
- Impressive
- Initiative
- Rational
- Decent
- Restless
- Quarrelsome
Astrology of name Ernest
Zodiac sign: Sagittarius
Element: Fire
Ruling planet: Jupiter
Lucky metal: Silver
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| Lucky colors: | Yellow Tan |
Totem pet: Scorpion
Totem animal: Snail
Totem plant: Cactus
Totem tree: Locust
Lucky weekday: Monday
Favorable month: July
Lucky numbers: 3, 10, 25
Lucky days of the month: 3, 6, 26
Unlucky number: 17
Hobbies: windsurfing, embroidery, growing vegetables
Careers: Multimedia, Social Sciences, Computing
Health issues: Bone related problems like arthritis
Letters count: 6
Numerology of name Ernest
Name popularity
Male
Raw data
| Year | Rank | Births |
|---|---|---|
| 1880 | 25 | 615 |
| 1881 | 24 | 571 |
| 1882 | 27 | 642 |
| 1883 | 23 | 641 |
| 1884 | 25 | 690 |
| 1885 | 21 | 718 |
| 1886 | 25 | 668 |
| 1887 | 22 | 653 |
| 1888 | 27 | 766 |
| 1889 | 23 | 736 |
| 1890 | 22 | 774 |
| 1891 | 22 | 715 |
| 1892 | 26 | 805 |
| 1893 | 23 | 796 |
| 1894 | 24 | 821 |
| 1895 | 23 | 834 |
| 1896 | 29 | 764 |
| 1897 | 27 | 785 |
| 1898 | 28 | 839 |
| 1899 | 27 | 744 |
| 1900 | 30 | 1012 |
| 1901 | 28 | 691 |
| 1902 | 29 | 790 |
| 1903 | 30 | 764 |
| 1904 | 32 | 749 |
| 1905 | 31 | 845 |
| 1906 | 28 | 943 |
| 1907 | 30 | 978 |
| 1908 | 30 | 1000 |
| 1909 | 34 | 885 |
| 1910 | 31 | 1167 |
| 1911 | 32 | 1338 |
| 1912 | 32 | 2569 |
| 1913 | 34 | 2940 |
| 1914 | 38 | 3632 |
| 1915 | 35 | 4787 |
| 1916 | 36 | 4823 |
| 1917 | 37 | 5055 |
| 1918 | 37 | 5527 |
| 1919 | 36 | 5296 |
| 1920 | 37 | 5566 |
| 1921 | 38 | 5697 |
| 1922 | 37 | 5503 |
| 1923 | 38 | 5372 |
| 1924 | 37 | 5683 |
| 1925 | 37 | 5494 |
| 1926 | 37 | 5436 |
| 1927 | 41 | 5208 |
| 1928 | 43 | 4941 |
| 1929 | 43 | 4755 |
| 1930 | 43 | 4787 |
| 1931 | 46 | 4298 |
| 1932 | 47 | 4165 |
| 1933 | 50 | 3674 |
| 1934 | 51 | 3850 |
| 1935 | 55 | 3698 |
| 1936 | 55 | 3715 |
| 1937 | 53 | 3759 |
| 1938 | 55 | 3707 |
| 1939 | 55 | 3688 |
| 1940 | 58 | 3698 |
| 1941 | 61 | 3724 |
| 1942 | 61 | 4078 |
| 1943 | 61 | 4174 |
| 1944 | 59 | 4042 |
| 1945 | 60 | 4003 |
| 1946 | 71 | 4396 |
| 1947 | 75 | 4788 |
| 1948 | 76 | 4510 |
| 1949 | 76 | 4346 |
| 1950 | 81 | 4308 |
| 1951 | 83 | 4384 |
| 1952 | 86 | 4120 |
| 1953 | 87 | 4096 |
| 1954 | 87 | 4203 |
| 1955 | 90 | 3975 |
| 1956 | 93 | 3954 |
| 1957 | 100 | 3781 |
| 1958 | 114 | 3515 |
| 1959 | 115 | 3336 |
| 1960 | 120 | 3191 |
| 1961 | 121 | 3093 |
| 1962 | 127 | 2851 |
| 1963 | 118 | 2907 |
| 1964 | 124 | 2815 |
| 1965 | 122 | 2576 |
| 1966 | 120 | 2505 |
| 1967 | 126 | 2350 |
| 1968 | 129 | 2244 |
| 1969 | 130 | 2359 |
| 1970 | 142 | 2304 |
| 1971 | 141 | 2101 |
| 1972 | 147 | 1767 |
| 1973 | 149 | 1679 |
| 1974 | 148 | 1643 |
| 1975 | 161 | 1514 |
| 1976 | 158 | 1486 |
| 1977 | 156 | 1485 |
| 1978 | 169 | 1380 |
| 1979 | 167 | 1400 |
| 1980 | 176 | 1369 |
| 1981 | 187 | 1305 |
| 1982 | 198 | 1240 |
| 1983 | 195 | 1191 |
| 1984 | 201 | 1148 |
| 1985 | 212 | 1072 |
| 1986 | 228 | 1007 |
| 1987 | 238 | 947 |
| 1988 | 233 | 1002 |
| 1989 | 252 | 955 |
| 1990 | 275 | 920 |
| 1991 | 288 | 853 |
| 1992 | 318 | 721 |
| 1993 | 344 | 644 |
| 1994 | 371 | 591 |
| 1995 | 422 | 491 |
| 1996 | 400 | 517 |
| 1997 | 415 | 480 |
| 1998 | 436 | 450 |
| 1999 | 484 | 387 |
| 2000 | 459 | 439 |
| 2001 | 511 | 356 |
| 2002 | 506 | 353 |
| 2003 | 512 | 360 |
| 2004 | 525 | 368 |
| 2005 | 557 | 335 |
| 2006 | 599 | 297 |
| 2007 | 621 | 289 |
| 2008 | 643 | 277 |
| 2009 | 655 | 251 |
| 2010 | 672 | 218 |
| 2011 | 635 | 253 |
| 2012 | 678 | 223 |
| 2013 | 675 | 217 |
| 2014 | 678 | 247 |
| 2015 | 692 | 216 |
| 2016 | 717 | 209 |
| 2017 | 692 | 217 |
| 2018 | 702 | 214 |
| 2019 | 725 | 192 |
| 2020 | 721 | 208 |
| 2021 | 753 | 187 |
Female
Raw data
| Year | Rank | Births |
|---|---|---|
| 1915 | 541 | 23 |
| 1916 | 551 | 27 |
| 1918 | 562 | 32 |
| 1919 | 574 | 25 |
| 1920 | 578 | 35 |
| 1921 | 583 | 26 |
| 1922 | 567 | 34 |
| 1923 | 585 | 28 |
| 1924 | 575 | 39 |
| 1925 | 574 | 45 |
| 1926 | 572 | 37 |
| 1927 | 559 | 51 |
| 1928 | 563 | 46 |
| 1929 | 557 | 39 |
| 1930 | 559 | 35 |
| 1931 | 553 | 33 |
| 1932 | 554 | 35 |
| 1933 | 545 | 33 |
| 1934 | 544 | 27 |
| 1935 | 560 | 21 |
| 1936 | 543 | 30 |
| 1938 | 558 | 34 |
| 1940 | 576 | 21 |
| 1941 | 579 | 21 |
| 1942 | 605 | 25 |
| 1943 | 608 | 25 |
| 1944 | 599 | 30 |
| 1945 | 597 | 22 |
| 1949 | 651 | 31 |
| 1952 | 674 | 23 |
| 1956 | 720 | 28 |
| 1958 | 748 | 24 |
| 1959 | 747 | 22 |
| 1960 | 755 | 24 |
| 1961 | 759 | 27 |
| 1962 | 750 | 24 |
| 1964 | 763 | 24 |
| 1965 | 742 | 22 |
| 1967 | 733 | 21 |
| 1969 | 744 | 21 |
| 1971 | 759 | 21 |
Name Ernest in sign language
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TErnest's name color
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