Hester
Girl · Hebrew / English
hester · 2 beats
Meaning
Star; Hawthorne's Hester Prynne, who wore her letter with terrible grace.
The vibe
Hester is bone china and brave silences. Vintage and academic, she is the name of someone who reads people the way others read books — gently, completely, without surprise.
Quick questions
Is Hester a boy's or a girl's name?
Hester is a girl's name of Hebrew / English origin.
What is a good nickname for Hester?
Hettie is the natural nickname for Hester.
How popular is Hester?
Hester is a genuinely rare pick — you will seldom meet another.
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