Lester
Meaning of Lester
Originating from Old English, the name Lester is a masculine name that carries a strong historical significance. It derives from the place name "Leicester," which means "Roman fort on the River Ligore." With its roots in England, Lester has gained popularity both in American and British cultures. In terms of pronunciation, it is pronounced as LES-tur (/ˈlɛstər/) in American English and LES-tuh (/ˈlɛstər/) in British English. Variations of the name include Les and Leslie. Over the years, Lester has maintained a moderate level of popularity in the United States, ranking between 800 and 1800 in terms of occurrences. This timeless name holds a sense of strength and heritage, making it an excellent choice for parents seeking a classic yet distinctive baby name.
Pronunciation
British English
- Pronunced as LES-tuh (/ˈlɛstər/)
American English
- Pronunced as LES-tur (/ˈlɛstər/)
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Notable People Named Lester
| Lester B. Pearson - Lester Bowles "Mike" Pearson was the 14th prime minister of Canada and a prominent figure in Canadian politics, diplomacy, and academia. |
| Lester Garfield Maddox Sr. was a prominent American politician and segregationist who served as the 75th governor of Georgia from 1967 to 1971. |
| Lester Willis Young, also known as "Pres" or "Prez," was a renowned American jazz tenor saxophonist and occasional clarinetist. |
| Lester Don Holt Jr. is an American journalist and news anchor who made history as the first black man to solo anchor a weekday network nightly newscast for NBC Nightly News. |
| Lester Dent was an American pulp-fiction writer famous for creating and writing the Doc Savage series under the house name Kenneth Robeson. |
| Lester Bowie was an influential American jazz trumpet player and composer, known for his work with the Association for the Advancement of Creative Musicians and as a co-founder of the Art Ensemble of Chicago. |
| Lester Square is a former lead guitarist for The Monochrome Set and Adam and the Ants, known for his influential work in the UK indie and post-punk music scene. |
| Lester Mills Crawford is an American veterinarian and former Commissioner of the U.S. Food and Drug Administration appointed by President George W. Bush. |
| Lester Raymond Flatt was a renowned American bluegrass musician, famous for his partnership with Earl Scruggs in the duo Flatt and Scruggs. |
| Lester Beall was a prominent American graphic designer known for his influential work in modernist graphic design. |
| Lester Leroy Short is an American ornithologist known for his research on the order Piciformes. |
| Colonel Lester Bascom Wikoff was the fifth Superintendent of Wentworth Military Academy in Lexington, Missouri, from 1960 to 1971. |
| Lester W. Bentley was an American artist known for painting portraits and murals, including those of President Dwight D. Eisenhower and U.S. Supreme Court Chief Justice William O. Douglas. |
| Lester John Castle served as the Chief Ombudsman of New Zealand, overseeing investigations into complaints against government agencies and Ministers of the Crown from 1984 to 1986. |
