Ernestine

Girl

Origin: Germanic · English

Meaning

“serious or resolute”

Cultural Notes

Ernestine is the feminine form of Ernest derived from Old High German; it was popular in the United States in the late 19th and early 20th centuries.

Popularity

Rarity: rare
Peak decade: 1910s
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Famous People Named Ernestine

  • Ernestine Anderson

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