Origin:
English
German
Latin
Sex:Female
Unisex Name?No
Meaning:Feminine form of Earnest: A variant spelling of the German Earnest, meaning serious determined, earnestness or vigor, from the Old German Ernust. Famous bearer: The hero of Oscar Wilde’s comedy ‘The Importance of Being Earnest’.
Soul Urge:People with the name Ernestine have a deep inner desire for a stable, loving family or community, and a need to work with others and to be appreciated.
Expression:People with the name Ernestine tend to initiate events, to be leaders rather than followers, with powerful personalities. They tend to be focused on specific goals, experience a wealth of creative new ideas, and have the ability to implement these ideas with efficiency and determination. They tend to be courageous and sometimes aggressive. As unique, creative individuals, they tend to resent authority, and are sometimes stubborn, proud, and impatient.