Is Esther cool and strong...

[Clairewentoverthemountain]

Or drab?

Yes, love it. Same category as Astrid for me.

I like it, like Este (pronounced Estie) as a NN but I love the band Haim, what a band of kick ass Jewish babes!!

Awful. Granny name, not remotely cool!

I like it. Timeless, classic, not too twee. I know a couple and they have been Essie or Ezzie as smaller children and have grown into the full Esther.

I like it. It's unusual, not 'out there'. Wasn't someone from a girl band called Esther (thinking 90's) and I remember thinking it was unusual then and I liked it!

I don’t like it. Not a pretty name. But…. absolutely go for it if you like it! Who cares what other people think!!

It was my Granny’s name.

She was born 113 years ago. So I think Esther is long past being a Granny’s name.

In 2022, Granny names of babies and children are more likely to be Kate, Diane, Jane, Debbie, Liz, Joanne, Sue, and Caroline. I can’t imagine a newborn being given any of those names.

I know a little Esther. Cute name.

Love it

Awful name. Can’t stand it. I know a few Esthers and it just doesn’t seem to suit any of them.

Drab.

I'm biased.. I love it as my 1yo is called Esther.

I went to school with an Esther and always loved the name.

I was after an 'older' name - it suits her.

She is wild, fun and independent not drab (but she might be when she's 90?!).

Not everyone will like what you choose. So choose what you like and do so with confidence.

It's our daughter's name, so clearly it's a winner for us. She is seven and an absolute bright spark. She is strong and confident and we think the name suits her immensely. At the end of the day it's personal choice. No one has been ever been anything but complimentary to us about it, which is as it should be - if you can't say anything nice etc. If they don't like it, well there we are - it doesn't really change anything. Esther likes it and so do we. I have a very common 1980s name - usually at least 4 in every class but I still like it, even though it would be dull to most. If you like it, go for it.

It's very biblical.

That may be the vibe you like.

Really good strong name, not common but well known. I like it.

I love it

I know an Esther (in her late 40s) and she's fab!!! A kind and caring person who is always there to help - so associate these qualities with the name! She's also cool and chic! I really like the name!!

It’s my Mum’s name, and therefore my daughters middle name (Rosa Esther).
I like it.

Hate it. Makes me think of mothballs

I always think of names as colours and Esther is a grayish mauve.That said, it isn't a mean girl name, it does have a sweetness about it, albeit a sort of cardigan-y sweetness.

Yes.

I've known 2 & both were very intelligent, strong & beautiful women who we're very successful in their male dominated fields

I like it! I’ve always liked it.

I've always loved Estelle as a cooler alternative

Love it. Cool and strong. Considered it for DD.

Esta?