Hester
Hester is a name of Hebrew origin, meaning 'star' or 'myrtle leaf.' It is often associated with a warm and nurturing personality, embodying qualities of kindness and wisdom. The name evokes a sense of grace and elegance, often linked to strong female characters in literature.
Key Stats
| Total births | 14,764 |
| Gender | Female (0% / 100%) |
| Peak year | 1918 |
| Peak generation | G.I. Gen |
| First recorded | 1910 |
| Most recent | 1987 |
| Syllables | 2 |
| Origin | — |
| Comeback name | No |
Popularity Trend (1910–2025)
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Notable People
Hester Prynne (Protagonist in Nathaniel Hawthorne's *The Scarlet Letter*) · Hester Thrale (Writer and close friend of Samuel Johnson) · Hester Street (Title character in the film adaptation, *Hester Street*) · Hester Shaw (Character in the novel *Mortal Engines*) · Hester McFarlane (Character in the novel *The Last Letter from Your Lover*)
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