Elster
Pronunciation: [ EHLST-er ]
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A distinctive boy name with a rare, memorable quality.
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- Gender
- Boy
- Popularity Rank
- #36,547
- Total SSA Count
- 5
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Old High German origin
"noble power, old ruler"
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Cheyenne Native American origin
"he is so"
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Old Irish ruadh (red) + rí (king) origin
"red king, red-haired ruler"
#36,696 in US
American origin
"Creative modern name; heart-centered"
#36,679 in US
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About the Name Elster
Elster is a boy name .
Elster is currently ranked #36,547 in popularity for boy names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Elster include Els, Elst, Elsty, Elstie, Ely, Elie, and Elskins. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
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