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BoyPronounced American English /ˈɜɹ.nɪst/; British English /ˈɜː.nɪst/English language family

Earnest

This name is a variant of Ernest influenced by the spelling of the English word earnest.

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Earnest is a boy name.

Pronunciation: American English /ˈɜɹ.nɪst/; British English /ˈɜː.nɪst/.

GenderBoy
PronunciationAmerican English /ˈɜɹ.nɪst/; British English /ˈɜː.nɪst/
Language familyEnglish

Meaning and history

This name is a variant of Ernest influenced by the spelling of the English word earnest.

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Usage: english

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