Gender: F
Origin: Persian
Meaning: "star"
Popularity in 2008: #274
One of the major female figures in the Old Testament, quiet, studious Esther was in the Top 50 a hundred years ago, but is rarely used today; could appeal to parents -- Ewan McGregor is one -- seeking an underused biblical name with a strong history and serious image.
International Variations:
Estée
(French)
Eistir
(Irish)
Estzer,
Ester,
Eszter,
Eszti
(Slavic)
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Rank in US Top 1000