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Esther?!?

67 replies

littlelots123 · 04/09/2021 11:40

We are due our second daughter in November, we already have a Mabel and thinking Esther form this one. I’ve been through so many names and none seem to be right!

What are people thoughts on Esther?! And does it sound okay with Mabel?!

Other names I liked but I can’t have were: Edith, Ada and Elsie!

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NotAnotherBloodyNameChange · 04/09/2021 11:43

Many years ago I worked with an Esther, she was fab, I always thought if I ever had a girl I would name her Esther so I like it.

DramaAlpaca · 04/09/2021 11:45

Mabel and Esther - yes, very nice.

MorriseysGladioli · 04/09/2021 11:45

I think it's a great name.
I also knew an Esther, and she was beautiful.

Katieweasel · 04/09/2021 11:45

Lovely x

OhWhatsTheDifference · 04/09/2021 11:46

It's beautiful (biased)

KineticSand · 04/09/2021 11:57

I like Esther! How about Stella, if you like Esther?

Theimpossiblegirl · 04/09/2021 11:58

Love it. I've only known a few but they were lovely.

Sattherelikealemon · 04/09/2021 11:59

It's gorgeous, really like it

AnyaMoondial · 04/09/2021 12:06

Love it.

NotFrozen · 04/09/2021 12:09

I love it.

IWasBornInAThunderstorm · 04/09/2021 12:10

It's so lovely. I was going to use it but the one I know is so unique and special a person it didn't feel right to me somehow!

SpiceWeaselBAM · 04/09/2021 12:25

I have always liked it.

Modestandatinybitsexy · 04/09/2021 12:30

Lovely

takeasadsongandmakeitbetter · 04/09/2021 12:40

Love it!!

SilverOtter · 04/09/2021 12:53

I love it❤️

IVflytrap · 04/09/2021 12:58

Lovely name

Sarcobaleno · 04/09/2021 13:06

Beautiful name and goes well with Mabel. Very cute

HoldingTheDoor · 04/09/2021 13:11

Esther is beautiful.

WombatChocolate · 04/09/2021 13:18

Esther….the beautiful princess in the Bible.

Lots of Esthers in Christian circles.

It’s a name people will know of (ie won’t say ‘what? How do you spell that?’) but isn’t really common.

Nice.

KowhaiWhy · 04/09/2021 13:24

I know an Aster who, with pronunciation differences, I initially thought was an Esther. Similar, but also nice? IMO, anyway, with the same bibilical links. In her 20s, btw. Lovely names.

Charley50 · 04/09/2021 13:25

Love the name Esther

TempsPerdu · 04/09/2021 13:26

A few years ago I’d have said definitely not, but it’s one that’s really grown on me lately. Love the meaning, and the fact that it’s sort of quietly strong. It pairs well with Mabel, and Essie is a cute nickname.

I would say that all of the Esthers I’ve met have had a Christian background, and it is traditionally quite popular in religious circles, so that’s one thing to be aware of.