Ernest
Meaning of Ernest
Ernest is a classic male name with a strong and timeless feel. It is pronounced as UR-nist in both American English (/ˈɝnɪst/) and British English (/ˈɜːnɪst/). The name has a variation, Ernesto, which adds an exotic flair to the traditional name. In terms of popularity, Ernest has had consistent usage over the years in the United States. While it may not be as common today, it has maintained a moderate level of popularity, ranking around 1100-1200 in recent years. Despite its lower rank, Ernest remains a beloved choice for parents who appreciate its vintage charm and understated elegance.
Pronunciation
British English
- Pronunced as UR-nist (/ˈɜːnɪst/)
American English
- Pronunced as UR-nist (/ˈɝnɪst/)
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Notable People Named Ernest
| Ernest Miller Hemingway was a highly influential American novelist and journalist known for his understated writing style and adventurous lifestyle, and he was awarded the Nobel Prize in Literature in 1954. |
| Ernest Henry Shackleton was a prominent Anglo-Irish Antarctic explorer known for leading three British expeditions to the Antarctic during the Heroic Age of Antarctic Exploration. |
| Ernest Orlando Lawrence was an American nuclear physicist, Nobel Prize winner, and founder of the Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory and the Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory. |
| Ernest Joseph King was a prominent fleet admiral in the United States Navy, serving as Commander in Chief, United States Fleet (COMINCH) and Chief of Naval Operations (CNO) during World War II. |
| Ernest Everett Just was a pioneering biologist known for his work in marine biology, cytology, and parthenogenesis, emphasizing the importance of studying whole cells under normal conditions. |
| Ernest Willard Gibson was a prominent American politician and lawyer from Vermont, known for his service in the United States House of Representatives and the United States Senate as a Republican. |
| Ernest Walton - Ernest Thomas Sinton Walton was an Irish physicist and Nobel laureate known for splitting the atom and constructing the Cockcroft–Walton generator, which led to the first controlled nuclear transmutation. |
| Ernest Percival Rhys was a prominent Welsh-English writer and the founding editor of the Everyman's Library series, known for his diverse literary contributions. |
| Ernest Hilgard - Ernest Ropiequet "Jack" Hilgard was a renowned American psychologist known for his research on hypnosis and pain control, and for co-developing the Stanford Hypnotic Susceptibility Scales. |
| Ernest William Gimson, an influential English furniture designer and architect, is renowned as one of the greatest figures of the English Arts and Crafts movement. |
| Ernest Jeffrey Moniz is an American nuclear physicist and former government official who served as the 13th United States secretary of energy in the Obama administration and is currently involved in nonprofit organizations focusing on climate and energy technology issues. |
| Ernest James Gaines was a renowned American author whose widely translated works have been adapted into television movies. |
| Ernest W. Gibson III was an attorney and judge, known for his service as an associate justice of the Vermont Supreme Court. |
| Ernest Tino Trova was a self-trained American surrealist and pop art painter and sculptor, best known for his signature image and figure series, The Falling Man, and his sculptures cast in unusual white bronze. |
| Ernest Shonekan - Chief Ernest Adegunle Oladeinde Shonekan was a Nigerian lawyer and statesman who briefly served as the interim head of state of Nigeria in 1993 and held the title of Abese of Egbaland from 1981. |
