Chester
Meaning of Chester
Chester is a masculine name with English origins. It is pronounced as ches-tur (/ˈtʃər/). The name has variations, such as Chet. Chester has been given to newborn boys in the United States of America for many years, with varying levels of popularity. In recent years, it has ranked around the 1600-2000 mark in terms of occurrences. The name peaked in popularity during the mid-20th century, but it has gradually declined since then. Despite this decline, Chester still carries a sense of charm and traditional appeal. It evokes associations with stability, reliability, and old-fashioned elegance.
Pronunciation
English
- Pronunced as ches-tur (/ˈtʃər/)
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Notable People Named Chester
| Chester Charles Bennington was an American singer and songwriter known for his role as the lead vocalist of rock band Linkin Park, as well as for his work with other bands such as Grey Daze, Dead by Sunrise, and Stone Temple Pilots. |
| Chester Bomar Himes was an American writer known for his Harlem Detective series and the novel "If He Hollers Let Him Go," and he won France's Grand Prix de Littérature Policière in 1958. |
| Chester Bliss Bowles was an influential American diplomat, governor of Connecticut, and co-founder of a major advertising agency, known for his impact on American foreign policy during the Cold War and his efforts to promote economic assistance to the Third World. |
| Chester Gould was an American cartoonist famous for creating the Dick Tracy comic strip, known for its colorful and monstrous villains. |
| Chester Mornay Williams was a South African rugby union player known for his role as a winger in the 1995 Rugby World Cup-winning Springboks team. |
| Chester Adgate Congdon was a prominent lawyer and capitalist known for his role in developing the mining industry in northern Minnesota and his association with the Glensheen Historic Estate in Duluth. |
| Chester Irving Barnard was an influential American business executive and author known for his pioneering work in management theory and organizational studies, particularly his landmark book "The Functions of the Executive." |
| Chester Dorman Hubbard was a prominent figure in West Virginia's history, serving as a U.S. Representative and playing a key role in the state's formation. |
| Chester E. Finn Jr. - Chester Evans "Checker" Finn Jr. is a prominent figure in education, having served as a professor, policy analyst, and former United States Assistant Secretary of Education, and currently holding various positions in educational organizations and institutions. |
| Chester Alvin Ronning was a Canadian educator, politician, and diplomat. |
| Chester Charles Thompson was an Illinois politician who served as a U.S. Representative and held local government positions in Rock Island. |
| Chester Edward Norris, Jr. served as the U.S. Ambassador to Equatorial Guinea from 1988 to 1992, playing a significant role in establishing crucial energy contracts between American corporations and the Equatorial Guinean government. |
| Chester Greenwood, an American engineer and inventor, is famous for creating earmuffs in 1873, which he patented as improved ear protectors and manufactured for almost 60 years, providing employment opportunities in the Farmington area. |
| Chester A. Kowal was a multi-talented American politician, athlete, and World War II veteran who served as the mayor of Buffalo, New York from 1962 to 1965. |
| Chester Bartow McMullen was an American lawyer and politician from Florida who served one term in the United States House of Representatives from 1951 to 1953. |
