Ernestine
Meaning of Ernestine
Ernestine is a beautiful and timeless name for a baby girl. This name has German origins and is pronounced as er-nes-tee-nuh (/ɛʁˈnɛs.tiː.nə/) in German and er-nes-teen (/ɜrˈnɛs.tin/) in English. It is also sometimes spelled as Ernestina. Ernestine has a rich history and has been used for many years. In the state of Maryland, it was a moderately popular name during the mid-20th century, with its peak occurring in 1946 when it ranked 148th in popularity. The name Ernestine carries an air of sophistication and strength, making it a wonderful choice for parents seeking a classic yet distinctive name for their little one.
Pronunciation
German
- Pronunced as er-nes-tee-nuh (/ɛʁˈnɛs.tiː.nə/)
English
- Pronunced as er-nes-teen (/ɜrˈnɛs.tin/)
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Notable People Named Ernestine
| Ernestine Schumann-Heink was a renowned Austrian-American operatic dramatic contralto known for her exceptional vocal range and flexibility. |
| Ernestine Anderson was a renowned American jazz and blues singer with a career spanning over six decades and over 30 recorded albums, earning four Grammy Award nominations and performing at prestigious venues and jazz festivals worldwide. |
| Ernestine Louise Rose was a pioneering suffragist, abolitionist, and freethinker, often referred to as the "first Jewish feminist," who played a significant role in the American women's rights movement during the 19th century. |
| Ernestine Gilbreth Carey - Ernestine Moller Gilbreth Carey was an American writer. |
| Ernestine Fu is an American venture capital investor and author. |
| Ernestine H. Wieder Singer was an American anthropologist and archaeologist known for her research on weaving and netting techniques of ancient Peruvian and South American indigenous peoples. |
| Ernestine Wiedenbach, a prominent nursing theorist, achieved several academic milestones and made significant contributions to the field of nursing. |
| Ernestine Hogan Basham Thurman (1920–1987) was a pioneering American entomologist known for her work on mosquitoes and vector control, and for being the first woman sent by the United States to Thailand to establish a malaria control program in 1951. |
| Ernestine Bowes-Lyon - Ernestine Hester Maude Bowes-Lyon, Baroness de Longueuil was born at Glamis Castle in Scotland, and her father, Ernest Bowes-Lyon, died in a riding accident eight days after her birth. |
| Ernestine Shepherd is a renowned American bodybuilder who held the title of the oldest competitive female bodybuilder, as recognized by the Guinness Book of World Records in 2010 and 2011, and continues to be active in the sport at 87 years old. |
| Ernestine von Kirchsberg was an Austrian landscape painter. |
| Ernestine Cannon (1904-1969) was an American ceramicist and designer known for her dinner ware, whose business, Ernestine, gained attention and success in Italy and the United States. |
| Ernestine Lebrun was a French freestyle swimmer who participated in the 1920 and 1924 Summer Olympics. |
| Ernestine Pollards was an American sprinter who competed in the women's 200 meters at the 1960 Summer Olympics. |
