Ernestine: Name Meaning, Origin & Popularity

At a Glance

Meaning
Earnest, serious
Origin
German (feminine of Ernest)
Pronunciation
ER-nuh-steen

Ernestine is a German (feminine of Ernest) name used for both boys and girls meaning “earnest, serious”. It appears in our list of 175+ Gothic Girl Names That Are Dramatically Beautiful.

Meaning & Origin of Ernestine

Meaning: Earnest, serious.

Origin: German (feminine of Ernest).

How to Pronounce Ernestine

ER-nuh-steenIPA /ˈɜːrnəstiːn/

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