Hester

Pronunciation: [ h-EHST-er ]

Girl Name #71,482 Most Popular Hidden Gem

A distinctive girl name with a rare, memorable quality.

Meaning & Origin

Hester is a girl name, recorded for 5 babies in US birth records. It is pronounced h-EHST-er.

Parents who love the name Hester often also consider Helen, Henrietta, Hettie .

Quick Facts

Gender: Girl
Popularity Rank: #71,482
Total SSA Count: 5

Nicknames

Hes Hey Hesie Hestie

Also a Boy Name

Hester is also used as a boy name, ranked #30172.

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Similar Names

Helen Henrietta Hettie Helena Helene Henry Hedwig Helma

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Frequently Asked Questions About Hester

Is Hester a boy or girl name?

Hester is used as both a girl and boy name. As a girl name, it is ranked #71482. As a boy name, it is ranked #30172. Hester is more commonly used as a boy name.

How do you pronounce Hester?

Hester is pronounced h-EHST-er.

How popular is the name Hester?

Hester is currently ranked #71482 in popularity for girl names in the United States.

What are common nicknames for Hester?

Common nicknames for Hester include Hes, Hey, Hesie, and Hestie.

Is Hester a common or rare name?

Hester is an uncommon name, ranked #71482 in the US. Its rarity gives it a distinctive, memorable quality.

About the Name Hester

Hester is a girl name .

Is Hester a boy or girl name? Hester is used as both a girl and boy name. As a girl name, it ranks #71,482 in popularity. As a boy name, it ranks #30,172. Hester is more commonly used as a boy name.

Hester is currently ranked #71,482 in popularity for girl names in the United States.

Common nicknames for Hester include Hes, Hey, Hesie, and Hestie. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.