Hester
Meaning of Hester
Hester is a beautiful feminine name with a rich history and various associations. With its British English pronunciation pronounced as HESS-tuh (/ˈhɛstə/) and the American English pronunciation pronounced as HESS-tur (/ˈhɛstər/), it offers a versatile option for parents looking for an elegant and timeless name. Originating from the Old Testament, Hester shares similarities with the name Esther. In terms of popularity, according to data from newborns in Iowa, Hester ranked in the 300s and 400s during the early 20th century.
Pronunciation
British English
- Pronunced as HESS-tuh (/ˈhɛstə/)
American English
- Pronunced as HESS-tur (/ˈhɛstər/)
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Notable People Named Hester
| Hester Lynch Thrale Piozzi, a Welsh-born diarist and author, is known for her writings on Samuel Johnson and 18th-century English life, and is considered a protofeminist. |
| Hester Burton was an English writer known for her historical fiction for children and young adults, and she received the Carnegie Medal for her novel Time of Trial. |
| Hester Maria Elphinstone, Viscountess Keith, was a British literary correspondent and intellectual, known for her connections to prominent literary figures of her time. |
| Hester Pitt, Countess of Chatham, was the wife of William Pitt the Elder, 1st Earl of Chatham, who served as prime minister of Great Britain from 1766 to 1768. |
| Hester Grenville, 1st Countess Temple, 2nd Viscountess Cobham was an influential English noblewoman with connections to two Prime Ministers. |
