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Need help with a girl name!

38 replies

c1arla11 · 16/09/2026 08:16

Hi all,

My husband and I have been struggling with a name for our baby girl. We like classic names especially those that have a meaning behind them. We’ve shortlisted the folllowing - Emma, Grace, Charlotte, Esther and have likely decided to go with Esther. But we are concerned it may sound a little old!

What do you guys think of Esther! What comes to mind when you hear the name?

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Myswweetchild · 16/09/2026 13:48

I love it. I went to college with an Esther ( 40 years ago for context). Her sister was Nancy.
I felt the other students and I had such boring names in comparison.

GoddammitDonut · 16/09/2026 13:37

It’s lovely.

newrubylane · 16/09/2026 13:36

I like it a lot. I went to high school with an Esther in the early 2000s and it seemed fine to me then too, so I think it's quite timeless.

LoudPlumDog · 16/09/2026 13:33

Not a fan, but love love Charlotte and Grace !

TheSandgroper · 16/09/2026 13:21

I do like Esther. I really do.

A name that is similar in sound is Heather. Just throwing it out there.

Mumofgirls2017 · 16/09/2026 10:41

I love it. It is a bit old fashioned but in line with many other names becoming more popular eg Dorothy, Enid, Daphne etc.

also think of stars 🌟

TrojanDonkey · 16/09/2026 10:39

I’m not a fan personally, I prefer Emma. Grace is overused.

mummysmagicmedicine · 16/09/2026 10:04

I’ve met one or two little girl Esther’s and it always suits them beautifully. I love it

luckylavender · 16/09/2026 08:24

It’s nice

Viviennemary · 16/09/2026 08:21

I like Esther. Also Grace. Emma and Charlotte ok but a bit overused.

Forgottenmyphone · 16/09/2026 08:20

I really like it. It’s a little bit ‘granny chic’ like Maude, Edith, Mabel, Margot etc… I know a toddler called Esther, and I think it suits her.

TheBirdintheCave · 16/09/2026 08:19

Esther is so pretty :) I would have considered it (or Hester) but neither go with our surname.

DisplayPurposesOnly · 16/09/2026 08:18

Prefer Hester.