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Esty

Girl Name day: July 1 In French: Esther
Esty is a short form of Esther: on birth records it is written Esther (261,442 births). History, popularity and famous bearers: on the Esther page. Also a short form of Estelle, Sylvester, Estella.
Origin: Hebrew / Old Persian, likely via Babylonian. Meaning: Star (possibly 'hidden').
The name is usually traced to Old Persian 'stara' (star) or the Babylonian goddess Ishtar, while a Hebrew folk-etymology links it to 'satar' (to hide), echoing the queen's concealed identity; her Hebrew name was Hadassah, 'myrtle'.

Name day for Esty

July 1

Why this day? Esty is a short form of Esther, and shares its name day.

Esty is celebrated in the United States, Spain and Argentina on July 1; France on May 11.

The story of the name Esty

Esty is a short form of Esther. It keeps its origin (Hebrew / Old Persian, likely via Babylonian) and meaning — star (possibly 'hidden'), and shares its name day, July 1.

On birth records, Esty is rarely written as such: the Estys are Esthers (261,442 births). For the name's history, year-by-year popularity and famous bearers, read the Esther page. Esty is also a short form of Estelle, Sylvester, Estella.

Frequently asked questions about Esty

What does Esty mean?

Esty is a short form of Esther, which means star (possibly 'hidden').

When is Esty's name day?

July 1, together with Esther: a short form shares the name day of the name it comes from.

Is Esty a name in its own right?

It is a familiar short form. It does not appear as such in birth records, where you find Esther.

Esty's profile

Energy 5/10
Humor 6/10
Independence 7/10
Sensitivity 8/10
Ambition 7/10
Stability 7/10
Whimsy 6/10
Diplomacy 8/10
Loyalty 8/10
Need for attention 4/10

Playful profile, for entertainment.

Name compatibility potential:

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Friendship potential for Esty

Top 10

  1. Jeri96%
  2. Francine95%
  3. Shelia95%
  4. Delia95%
  5. Deloris94%
  6. Sheri93%
  7. Marianne93%
  8. Polly92%
  9. Marla92%
  10. Lora92%

Bottom 10

  1. Jeannie52%
  2. Janis53%
  3. Vicky56%
  4. Roxanne57%
  5. Belinda67%
  6. Margo67%
  7. Lou71%
  8. Shelly71%
  9. Lorie71%
  10. Lucinda71%

Love potential for Esty

Bottom 10

  1. Vicky52%
  2. Janis53%
  3. Roxanne55%
  4. Dianna57%
  5. Joni58%
  6. Margo58%
  7. Jayne58%
  8. Lou62%
  9. Gwen62%
  10. Trudy63%

Professional potential for Esty

Top 10

  1. Betsy96%
  2. Debora94%
  3. Marianne93%
  4. Jeri93%
  5. Patti89%
  6. Patty89%
  7. Susanne85%
  8. Jana85%
  9. Polly83%
  10. Cathleen82%

Crush potential for Esty

Top 10

  1. Sheri96%
  2. Ladonna93%
  3. Leann91%
  4. Shari90%
  5. Marla90%
  6. Tami90%
  7. Darla89%
  8. Sherrie89%
  9. Sherri89%
  10. Deloris89%

Bottom 10

  1. Janis53%
  2. Joni58%
  3. Jayne58%
  4. Jeannie60%
  5. Trudy61%
  6. Teri63%
  7. Therese63%
  8. Roxanne64%
  9. Margo67%
  10. Janine67%
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