Derived from Germanic eornost meaning “serious”. It was introduced to England by the German House of Hanover when they inherited the British throne in the 18th century, though it did not become common until the following century. The American author and adventurer Ernest Hemingway (1899-1961) was a famous bearer of the name. It was also used by Oscar Wilde for a character in his comedy The Importance of Being Earnest (1895).
People with the name Bayo have a deep inner need for quiet, and a desire to understand and analyze the world they live in, and to learn the deeper truths.
People with the name Graeme have a deep inner desire to inspire others in a higher cause, and to share their own strongly held views on spiritual matters.
People with the name Kalin have a deep inner desire to use their abilities in leadership, and to have personal independence. They would rather focus on large, important issues, and delegate the details.