Baby name

FADING GIRL · GERMANIC
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Ernestine

/ˈɛrnəˌstin/


“Serious, earnest, or battle to the death”

Derived from the Germanic element 'eornost', meaning 'serious', 'earnest', or 'battle to the death'.

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How it ages.

Ernestine has moved away from its busier years and now offers a more uncommon, established choice.

The cultural moment.

Use of Ernestine is easing gradually in France, but the name remains familiar and usable.