Hester
GirlOrigin: Persian · English
Meaning
“star”
Cultural Notes
An archaic English form of Esther made famous by Nathaniel Hawthorne's protagonist in The Scarlet Letter.
Popularity
Rarity: rare
Peak decade: 1880s
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Famous People Named Hester
- Hester Prynne (fictional), Hester Thrale
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