Essie is a given name and nickname/ hypocorism usually used as a feminine name.
As a standalone name, Essie can be found in several languages, including Romance, Germanic, and Persian ones. In each case, the name means "star." [1]
As a nickname, it is used as a short form of several names, including Esther, Estelle, Estella, Estrella, Chreistos Chrestus, Celeste, Jessica, Leslie, Lesley, Estefania, Elizabeth, Estabella and Esmeralda. [1] [2]
In the United States, the name reached its greatest popularity in the 1890s, peaking as the 139th most popular name for girls born during that decade. [3]
Essie is a given name and nickname/ hypocorism usually used as a feminine name.
As a standalone name, Essie can be found in several languages, including Romance, Germanic, and Persian ones. In each case, the name means "star." [1]
As a nickname, it is used as a short form of several names, including Esther, Estelle, Estella, Estrella, Chreistos Chrestus, Celeste, Jessica, Leslie, Lesley, Estefania, Elizabeth, Estabella and Esmeralda. [1] [2]
In the United States, the name reached its greatest popularity in the 1890s, peaking as the 139th most popular name for girls born during that decade. [3]