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I came across this little gem in my husband’s family tree. Names like this are not uncommon in his family as I have previously come across Jamesina, Albertina, Thomasina and Benjamina. My own family tree is by comparison very dull as I only have Alberta in mine. Anyway WDYT of Ernestine?
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Ernest is a family name on my husband's side: it is his first name, but he's always gone by the middle name. Nobody in the family has used the female form, and I certainly wouldn't either. If I could ever have so many daughters that even I would run out of names, I'd consider it as a mn only. I suppose one could shorten it pleasantly to Tina, but the whole lump would still be there, lurking behind the nickname.
I think Ernestine is a good name, although I consider it as old-fashioned, regarding the current naming trend in the US. But I have been enamored of Earnestine lately, I find it looks more complete with the additional letter -a-.
Since you have mentioned Thomasina, I think that's a good one too, but I would prefer Thomasin.
Since you have mentioned Thomasina, I think that's a good one too, but I would prefer Thomasin.
I had a great great aunt Ernestine (or Earnestine? I've only heard it). Her dad's name was Ernst.
I had a kid named Ernestina in a dream once. She started out as Constantina, but my subconscious decided that wasn't right. The dream was something like a murder mystery.
I'd feel pretty comfortable using it, although occasionally it seems a bit too stern and old-fashioned...I don't dislike this per se, I think it's potentially bold; it just strikes me. I feel similarly about Casper (also a family name), even though that's seemingly in style now. I would probably want to pair Ernestine with something I felt was casual or whimsically elegant.
I had a kid named Ernestina in a dream once. She started out as Constantina, but my subconscious decided that wasn't right. The dream was something like a murder mystery.
I'd feel pretty comfortable using it, although occasionally it seems a bit too stern and old-fashioned...I don't dislike this per se, I think it's potentially bold; it just strikes me. I feel similarly about Casper (also a family name), even though that's seemingly in style now. I would probably want to pair Ernestine with something I felt was casual or whimsically elegant.
This message was edited 4/15/2024, 1:05 PM
I love Ernestine! It has so much personality.
Ernestina also appeals.
Ernestina also appeals.
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