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Ernest
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A male given name of Germanic origin, especially popular in the 19th century.
"The play's title character is named Ernest."
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Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishA traditional male first name, historically linked in meaning to the word "earnest."
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Etymology
From Old High German ernust, meaning "vigor" or "earnestness" — distantly related to the everyday word "earnest."