Ernest

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Ernest is a given name derived from the German name Ernst, which means "serious" or "resolute". It has been a popular name in various cultures and has been borne by many notable individuals throughout history.

Notable People Named Ernest

• Ernest Hemingway (1899–1961) - An American novelist, short story writer, and journalist. He was awarded the Nobel Prize in Literature in 1954.
• Ernest Rutherford (1871–1937) - A New Zealand-born physicist who became known as the father of nuclear physics. He was awarded the Nobel Prize in Chemistry in 1908.
• Ernest Shackleton (1874–1922) - An Anglo-Irish Antarctic explorer who led three British expeditions to the Antarctic.
• Ernest Borgnine (1917–2012) - An American actor known for his roles in films such as Marty and The Wild Bunch.

Fictional Characters Named Ernest

• Ernest P. Worrell - A fictional character portrayed by Jim Varney in a series of television commercials and films, including Ernest Goes to Camp and Ernest Saves Christmas.
• Ernest - A character in Oscar Wilde's play The Importance of Being Earnest.

Other Uses

• Ernest (TV series) - A television series featuring the character Ernest P. Worrell.
• Ernest (film series) - A series of comedy films featuring the character Ernest P. Worrell.

See Also

• Ernestine (given name)
• Ernesto (disambiguation)
• Ernst (disambiguation)