US Popularity Rank: 9725

Origin: German

Meaning: Serious, earnest

Ernesta is a girl’s name derived from the German Ernust, carrying the prim and proper meanings “serious” and “earnest.” If teaching baby the importance of being earnest is a priority, Ernesta will be an enduring reminder that honesty is the best policy. This melodic name can be found throughout European and Scandinavian languages but remains a hidden gem for parents in the US. In all of baby Ernesta’s incoming wisdom, don’t forget to teach your little one the importance of having fun, too.