Ernesto

Italian male name

Ernesto is a Spanish and Italian male given name, the equivalent of Ernest in English.

It derives from a Germanic word meaning serious or resolute.

The name gained literary prominence through Oscar Wilde's play *The Importance of Being Earnest*, which puns on the name's connection to the adjective earnest.

cultural

revolutionary

Seeking fundamental systemic change

diary · icon · literature · Nobel · writer · Havana · Cuba · Argentina · Marxism · socialism

charm

charisma

Magnetic personal appeal

elegance · poise · grace · appeal · captivating · enchanting · debonair · suavity · flair · worldly

masculine

manly

Traditionally masculine in bearing

gentlemanly · paternal · fatherly · stalwart · robust · strapping · rugged · handsome · dashing · suave

namesake

Hemingway

  • GuevaraArgentine Marxist revolutionary
  • CheArgentine term of address
  • MirandaCustodial rights advisement
character

sincere

Genuinely felt, not feigned

idealistic · passionate · intense · steadfast · resolute · devoted · committed · unwavering · fervent · zealous

Opposites
linguistic/cultural origin

ErnestoJohn

Common male name

William · James · Henry · George · Edward

name meaning

ErnestoFelix

Male name meaning lucky

Hilary · Isaac · Titus

Phrases
Family

Ernest

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Used worldwide · Timeless · Concrete · Everyday, not technical · Rated G