Ernestine

Meaning

Serious and resolute, derived from the Germanic element meaning 'earnest' or 'vigorous.'

Etymology

Ernestine is the feminine form of Ernest, derived from the Germanic 'Ernst' meaning 'serious' or 'earnest.' The name combines the Germanic root with the Germanic/Latin feminine suffix '-ine.'

About the Name Ernestine

Ernestine is a feminine variant of Ernest that was popular in German and English-speaking countries during the 19th and early 20th centuries. The name conveys seriousness and strength through its Germanic roots.

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