Ernestine

This was my birth name, but I was called Erni. I didn't like Ernestine. Maybe it's because it was used for me only at school and the doctor's office, both of which places I didn't like. But as I've grown older the name has grown on me. I changed my name a long time ago, but I'm considering adding Ernestine back as a middle name.

I like Ernestine, which is strange because I don't feel the same way about Ernest. But Ernestine sounds charming and classic and personable, so much better than more modern names you hear out there like Braelyn, Hadleigh, Poppy, Kaydence and the like. Ugh. Ernestine sounds vintage, but pretty. A good choice.

Usually, I HATE feminized forms of male names, but I like this one. Sounds grandmotherly and child-like at the same time. It's cute. Pretty long though. I think it makes for a nice middle name.

An awful name. I'm not big on feminized forms of male names in general, but feminized forms of *ugly* male names are even worse!

I have been loving Ernestine lately. While it doesn't sound the most modern, I appreciate names like that, plus the variety of nicknames is nice. I like it a lot more than Ernest. I feel the same about Eugenie, which is strange.

Very old fashioned, reminds me of a granny.

I love the name Ernestine. It was my grandmother's name who I was very close to until she passed away. I plan on making it the middle name of my first daughter. Plus, it goes great with the first name I would like to use for my daughter, Briar.

Heh, this name is a guilty pleasure of mine. I think it's cute.

I've always loved this name. There's just something sweet, charming, soft, and old-fashioned about it. I would not hesitate at using it on a child of mine, as either a forename or a middle name.