Ernestine Name Meaning, Origin & Gender

Ernestine Name at a Glance

Name	Ernestine
Meaning	Feminine form of Earnest: A variant spelling of the German Earnest, meaning serious determined, earnestness or vigor, from the Old German Ernust. Famous bearer: The hero of Oscar Wilde's comedy 'The Importance of Being Earnest'.
Origin	English
Gender	Girl

What Does the Name Ernestine Mean?

According to the information recorded in our baby name database, Ernestine means “Feminine form of Earnest: A variant spelling of the German Earnest, meaning serious determined, earnestness or vigor, from the Old German Ernust. Famous bearer: The hero of Oscar Wilde's comedy 'The Importance of Being Earnest”. Name meanings can vary between languages, regions and naming traditions, so families may also wish to confirm a meaning within the cultural or linguistic context that matters to them.

Ernestine Name Origin

Our database records Ernestine under English origin. Browse more English baby names to compare other names in the same origin collection.

Is Ernestine a Boy or Girl Name?

In our database, Ernestine is listed as a girl name. Usage can differ across countries, languages and families.

Choosing the Name Ernestine

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