Ernest

American  

[ur-nist] / ˈɜr nɪst /

noun

1. a male given name: from an Old English word meaning “vigor, intent.”

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Example Sentences

He found steady success as a voice actor and narrator, with earlier audiobooks including Andy Weir’s “The Martian” and Ernest Cline’s “Ready Player One.”

From The Wall Street Journal

Its interior features gargoyles, griffins and other mystical figures by sculptor Burt W. Johnson, as well as hand-crafted tiles by Ernest Batchelder and murals by Anthony B. Heinsbergen.

From Los Angeles Times

Whether it was Kupp, leading tackler Ernest Jones or reserve running back Cam Akers — all former Rams — Sunday’s game had personal overtones.

From Los Angeles Times

Scrum-half Dupont set-up tries for prop Dorian Aldegheri and centre Kalvin Gourgues as Toulouse crossed the whitewash nine times at Stade Ernest Wallon, in his last match before the 29-year-old joins up with France's Six Nations squad on Sunday.

From Barron's

You've got DeMarcus Lawrence up front, linebacker Ernest Jones, and then you go to cornerback Devon Witherspoon.

From BBC