Message: "Ernest" - Behind the Name

[Opinions] Ernest

by Alda

6/5/2009, 1:05 PM

I've just been thinking about this name recently. What are your first impressions? Can you picture it on a child in the US? Would you be pleased to see it used, or would you just find it weird? Which spelling do you like best: Earnest or Ernest? I just want to hear your comments. :)

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- Lovely (vomiting) +1

6/5/2009, 3:41 PM

Like it.

The spelling Ernest is best for a name. I'm not sure how it would work in the U.S. I do like it, but the child may be called 'Ernie' and that's no good. I'd keep it for a middle name.

My like for the name stems mainly from the Oscar Wilde play. He was fabulous.

- Alda

6/5/2009, 4:10 PM

Oscar Wilde

Yes, I LOVE The Importance of Being Earnest and Oscar Wilde's works in general. :)

- Shaymin

6/5/2009, 3:33 PM

I can picture it on a child here. I have known a few youngins with this name and they pulled it off well.

- Wordsmith

6/5/2009, 2:20 PM

I love Ernest!

- Avery Virginia

6/5/2009, 2:14 PM

First impression..."yikes!"

- Brightfield (pumpkin)

6/5/2009, 1:23 PM

I absolutely love it! Ernest is definitely the best spelling IMO.

I'm in England and it would go down ok here, especially with the nn Ernie.

I love the combo Ernest George. SO strong and handsome!

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