Girl Name · Persian Origin
Hester
Hester is a girl baby name of Persian origin, meaning "Star". It currently sits in the Rare tier of US baby names for 2026, and parents who love Hester often also consider Hector.
Hester meaning, origin, and usage
Meaning: Star
Origin: Persian naming roots help connect Hester to related Persian baby names.
Pronunciation: Baby Name Studio pronounces Hester as H·E·S·T·E·R, with 6 letters and a girl usage profile.
Popularity: According to Baby Name Studio's 2026 tracker, Hester is an uncommon, standout choice in the Rare tier.
Hester variants, nicknames, middle names, and sibling names
- Variants and spelling ideas: Hestera, Hestere, Hestery, Heste.
- Nicknames: Hes and H.
- Middle names: Pair Hester with a middle name that balances its substantial sound; start with the Hester middle name generator.
- Sibling names: Hector, Helmer, Heber, Heather, Hunter — full picks on the sibling names for Hester guide for a cohesive sibset.
- Similar names: Looking for names that sound like Hester? Browse our names like Hester guide for phonetic-neighbor picks.
- Explore more: use the Baby Name Explorer, name search, AI name generator, and Baby Name Studio homepage.
Frequently asked about Hester
What does the name Hester mean?
Hester means "Star" and is of Persian origin.
What is the origin of Hester?
Hester originates in Persian naming tradition.
How do you pronounce Hester?
Hester has 6 letters and is most commonly stressed on the first syllable.
Is Hester a boy's or girl's name?
Hester is primarily used as a girl's name in US records.
How popular is Hester in 2026?
In our 2026 popularity tracker, Hester sits in the Rare tier — an uncommon, standout choice.
What names are similar to Hester?
Names that share Hester's sound and style include Hector, Helmer, Heber, Heather, Hunter.
What middle names pair well with Hester?
Good middle-name fits for Hester pair an opposite syllable rhythm: if Hester is short, lean longer (e.g. classical or three-syllable middles); if Hester is longer, a one-syllable middle keeps the full name from feeling heavy.
What are good sibling names for Hester?
Sibling names that pair naturally with Hester share its rhythm without rhyming — Hector, Helmer, Heber all sit comfortably alongside it on a shortlist.