What do you think of Hester?

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almostinvisiblewoman · 21/08/2010 18:58

What do you think of Hester as a girl's name? It's listed on Mumsnet's Baby Name Finder.

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Takver · 21/08/2010 19:59

Love it - one of my favourites, like the nn Hetty as well, (reminds me of cool heroine from What Hetty Did) though I don't think it is generally shortened. Esther is fine but much less uncommon, I think.

I also like Kester for a boy and Hebe for a girl, both unusual & along the same lines. (Actually, I can just imagine the posts on here if I suggested calling a baby Hebe :) )

MrsvWoolf · 21/08/2010 19:55

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5DollarShake · 21/08/2010 19:20

Don't like it at all, I'm afraid. Nor Esther.

midnightexpress · 21/08/2010 19:05

It reminds me of The Scarlet Letter - the heroine is called Hester and has a rather grim life.

Bonsoir · 21/08/2010 19:02

I hate it.

BelligerentGhoul · 21/08/2010 19:00

I think it is absolutely beautiful.

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