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Lest

Girl Name day: October 14
Lest is a short form of Celeste: on birth records it is written Celeste (59,202 births). History, popularity and famous bearers: on the Celeste page.
Origin: Latin. Meaning: Heavenly.
From Latin 'caelestis' meaning heavenly or celestial, also borne by saints named Celestine/Celestina.

Name day for Lest

October 14

Why this day? Lest is a short form of Celeste, and shares its name day.

Lest is celebrated in the United States on October 14; Argentina on May 19.

The story of the name Lest

Lest is a short form of Celeste. It keeps its origin (Latin) and meaning — heavenly, and shares its name day, October 14.

On birth records, Lest is rarely written as such: the Lests are Celestes (59,202 births). For the name's history, year-by-year popularity and famous bearers, read the Celeste page.

Frequently asked questions about Lest

What does Lest mean?

Lest is a short form of Celeste, which means heavenly.

When is Lest's name day?

October 14, together with Celeste: a short form shares the name day of the name it comes from.

Is Lest a name in its own right?

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

Lest's profile

Energy 5/10
Humor 5/10
Independence 6/10
Sensitivity 9/10
Ambition 4/10
Stability 6/10
Whimsy 9/10
Diplomacy 7/10
Loyalty 7/10
Need for attention 5/10

Playful profile, for entertainment.

Name compatibility potential:

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Friendship potential for Lest

Bottom 10

  1. Janet46%
  2. Rita48%
  3. Bonnie48%
  4. Carla48%
  5. Connie49%
  6. Constance49%
  7. Toni50%
  8. Roberta52%
  9. Martha52%
  10. Cindy53%

Love potential for Lest

Bottom 10

  1. Diana42%
  2. Diane42%
  3. Dianne42%
  4. Rita42%
  5. Carla42%
  6. Bonnie42%
  7. Wanda42%
  8. Catherine45%
  9. Karen45%
  10. Kathleen45%

Professional potential for Lest

Bottom 10

  1. Carla42%
  2. Gloria42%
  3. Wanda42%
  4. Marilyn42%
  5. Rita43%
  6. Vickie44%
  7. Regina44%
  8. Vicki44%
  9. Georgia45%
  10. Jo46%

Crush potential for Lest

Bottom 10

  1. Constance47%
  2. Connie47%
  3. Roberta48%
  4. Martha48%
  5. Barbara50%
  6. Jo53%
  7. Jane53%
  8. Jeanne53%
  9. Janice53%
  10. Kathryn54%
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