Essie

At a Glance

Meaning

Star (as a pet form of Esther)

Origin

English (diminutive of Esther)

Gender

Girl

Pronunciation

ES-eeListen

Essie (pronounced ES-ee) is an English name, a diminutive of Esther, and it carries Esther's traditional meaning of 'star.' You may see some baby-name listings claim Essie means 'pledged to God,' but that doesn't match any attested root for the name — it's simply Esther's short form, meaning 'star.' If you're drawn to a compact, vintage-tinged nickname name, Essie fits that shape.

Meaning & Origin of Essie

Meaning: Star (as a pet form of Esther).

Origin: English (diminutive of Esther).

A common claim: Some baby-name listings have given Essie's meaning as 'pledged to God.' Actually: That gloss doesn't match any attested root for Essie or Esther; Essie is simply a diminutive of Esther, whose traditional meaning is 'star.'

Source: Wiktionary.

How to Pronounce Essie

Popularity of Essie

Essie was far more common in the late 1800s, peaking at #126 in 1896 with 381 babies given the name that year. By 2024 it had fallen to #2718, with just 63 babies named Essie, based on Social Security data spanning 1880 to 2024.

Names Like Essie

These names share Essie’s style, era or origin.

• Janie
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• Ashon
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• Bunny

FAQ

What does the name Essie mean?

Star (as a pet form of Esther). (Source: Wiktionary)

How do you pronounce Essie?

Essie is pronounced ES-ee (IPA: /ˈɛsi/).

Is Essie a popular name right now?

Essie peaked at #126 in 1896 and is ranked #2718 as of 2024. (U.S. Social Security Administration data, 1880–2024.)

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