We have narrowed it down to two names. Which should we use?

[artichokes]

After an afternoon stuck in hospital DH and I finally had time to do some serious name chat.

The result is that DD2 will either be:
Hester, known as Hetty.
Alexandra, known as Alex.

Which do people prefer?

[JacobsPrincessOfDarkness]

Hester.

[MrsMattie]

Alexandra - classic, classy, beautiful. Alex a great nickname.

[MissisBoot]

I prefer Hester

[SoMuchToBits]

Alexandra

[norkmaiden]

Hetty for me - v cute

[BabyBaby123]

out of the two I'd say Alexandra but only really like Alex

[Bluestocking]

I really like both but have a leaning towards Hetty/ie - it was on our shortlist for a girl. It's a sweet little name, and Hester could be a QC or a film star.

[nooOOOoonki]

love both, Hetty poss more.

[smartiejake]

Alexandra can also be shortened to Lexi.
Not sure about Hetty

[Marne]

Alex

[seeker]

Hester.

[Turniphead1]

Hi arti - Hetty, definately (although I do like Alex - my cousin's DD is Alex and she is lovely )

[Anna8888]

Alexandra

[pointygravedogger]

Alex, def

[majeika]

Hester Alexandra

Hetty Alexandra - beautiful

[singingtree]

I love Hester

[Takver]

Hester / Hetty - both are utterly cool, Hester also good unshortened

[janeite]

Hetty is fab; Hester is lovely too.

[moondog]

Hester
It's cool
Every other bugger is called Alex

[Overmydeadbody]

Hester

[changer22]

Hester - it's a girls name (and lovely).
Alex is either.

[severmefingers]

I know a few Esthers but never met a Hester.Its different, i like it.

[CuppaTeaJanice]

Just Hetty.

Hester spoils it.

[Hassled]

Hetty

[Cies]

mmm, not sure. Love Alexandra and Hetty, not so sure about Hester.