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?

Hester.

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

I prefer Hester

Alexandra

Hetty for me - v cute

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

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.

love both, Hetty poss more.

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

Alex

Hester.

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

Alexandra

Alex, def

Hester Alexandra

Hetty Alexandra - beautiful

I love Hester

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

Hetty is fab; Hester is lovely too.

Hester
It's cool
Every other bugger is called Alex

Hester

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

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

Just Hetty.

Hester spoils it.

Hetty

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