Essie
English · Girl · 1 syllable
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About the name Essie
Essie is a diminutive of Esther, meaning "star" from the Persian root *stāra*, or possibly linked to the Babylonian goddess Ishtar.
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Etymology
Essie is a diminutive of Esther, meaning "star" from the Persian root *stāra*, or possibly linked to the Babylonian goddess Ishtar. It is used primarily in English-speaking Christian and Jewish cultures, with notable historical context as a common nickname in the 19th and early 20th centuries, including for the American silent film actress Essie Davis.
Essie currently ranks #3,306 in the United States as a girl's name. It reached its peak popularity around 1921.
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