Spanish in origin, the name Ernesto means “earnest” or “sincere” and is used for males. Ernest is an Old German name that originates from the word eornost, which can be translated as “serious” or “resolute.” Ernesto is a name that is symbolically associated with determination and sincerity, qualities that will encourage a baby to develop a personality that is resilient and genuine.
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Similar Names like Ernesto
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| Eduardo | Salvador |
| Enrico | Alfonso |
| Esteban | Lorenzo |
| Emilio | Victor |
| Alonso | Rafael |
| Antonio | Carlos |
| Alejandro | Ignacio |
| Enrique | Mario |
| Elias | Gabriel |
| Eduardo | Fernando |
More Names Like Ernesto That’ll Win Parent’s Heart:
| Sebastian | Vincent |
| Benjamin | Leonardo |
| Alexander | Francisco |
| Mateo | Daniel |
| Julian | Elias |
| Diego | Victor |
| Gabriel | Diego |
| Xavier | Marco |
Sibling Name Ideas
Are you trying to find a sibling name for Ernesto? Great choices include the following:
| Aurelia | Leticia |
| Santiago | Matteo |
| Seraphina | Anabella |
| Ignacio | Leandro |
| Zara | Esmeralda |
| Amadeo | Emilio |
| Valencia | Belinda |
| Octavio | Salvador |