Earnest baby names

Names tagged with “Earnest” across DNA, style, or vibe in the Namesake database.

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• Ernestina

  Spanish

  42

  From Latin 'Ernestus', meaning 'serious' or 'resolute'. Ernestina is the feminine form, suggesting earnestness and steadfast determination.

• Ernie

  Germanic

  40

  Earnest or serious; a diminutive form of Ernest, derived from the Germanic word 'ern' meaning eagle or strength.

Popularity data: Social Security Administration, US births 1880–2024