Hassie

Hassie is a vintage feminine name that originated as a diminutive form of Hasselene or as a nickname for names beginning with 'Has-'. It also appeared as a pet form of Hester or Esther in some communities. The name enjoyed modest popularity in the southern United States during the late 19th and early 20th centuries but has become extremely rare today. Hassie has the characteristic friendly, informal quality of many nickname-names ending in '-ie' from that era. Like other revival vintage names, it combines old-fashioned charm with a distinctive quality that sets it apart from contemporary popular choices. The name's simple pronunciation and spelling make it accessible despite its unfamiliarity to modern ears. Hassie represents a category of names now being rediscovered by parents interested in authentic historical choices.

Hassie is also given to boys.

Pronounced HAS-ee.

As of October 2026, Hassie ranked #12372 in US births in 2025 SSA, peaked at #516 in 1887.