The nameErnestina
Ernestina is the Spanish and Italian feminine of Ernest.
- Girl's name
- Spanish and Italian
Meaning
Ernestina comes from the Germanic ernust, "seriousness, vigour".
Origin
Spanish and Italian, from Germanic.
History
In the United States Ernestina reached 679th place in 1933.
Popularity of the name Ernestina
Ernestina in the United States
Ernestina was most popular in the United States in the 1930s, with 770 births over the decade, 15% of all recorded babies named Ernestina. Its rise began around 1911, and it peaked in 1947. Half of all babies named Ernestina in the United States were born before 1952, so it is mostly a grandparents' generation name.
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Ernestina mean?
Ernestina comes from the Germanic ernust, "seriousness, vigour".
What is the origin of the name Ernestina?
Spanish and Italian, from Germanic.
Is Ernestina a girl's or a boy's name?
Ernestina is a girl's name.
What are the variants of the name Ernestina?
Variants and related names of Ernestina include Ernest.