Ernesta

Meaning of Ernesta

Ernesta is a beautiful and elegant name for a baby girl. It has origins in both Italian and English languages. In Italian, it is pronounced as er-NES-tah (/ɛrˈnɛsta/), while in English, it is pronounced as er-NEST-uh (/ɜrˈnɛstə/). The name Ernesta has a variation called Ernestine.

Although not as popular in recent years, the name Ernesta had some popularity in the United States during the mid-20th century. In the early 1900s, it ranked consistently among the top names for baby girls. It peaked in 1925 when it ranked number 5 with 4,973 occurrences. However, its usage declined over time, and by the late 1970s and early 1980s, it was less commonly chosen for newborns.

The name Ernesta carries an air of sophistication and strength. It brings to mind images of intelligent and confident women who are unafraid to pursue their passions and make their mark on the world. Choosing this name for your baby girl would be a wonderful way to honor tradition while also giving her a unique and memorable name.

Pronunciation

Italian

• Pronunced as er-NES-tah (/ɛrˈnɛsta/)

English

• Pronunced as er-NEST-uh (/ɜrˈnɛstə/)

• Ernestina
• Ernestine