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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

Top 10

  1. Dawn81%
  2. Angela78%
  3. April77%
  4. Melinda76%
  5. Lisa76%
  6. Melanie74%
  7. Stacey74%
  8. Heather73%
  9. Jennifer72%
  10. Amy72%

Bottom 10

  1. Tina42%
  2. Jill42%
  3. Gina48%
  4. Tonya49%
  5. Tara55%
  6. Monica57%
  7. Tanya58%
  8. Christy59%
  9. Yolanda59%
  10. Nina60%

Love potential for Lest

Top 10

  1. Angela80%
  2. Amy80%
  3. Dawn74%
  4. Melanie73%
  5. Wendy70%
  6. Lisa70%
  7. Stacey69%
  8. Heidi68%
  9. Melinda65%
  10. Heather65%

Bottom 10

  1. Jill42%
  2. Tina42%
  3. Gina42%
  4. Deanna42%
  5. Tanya44%
  6. Tara45%
  7. Katrina45%
  8. Tonya49%
  9. Carrie52%
  10. Nina52%

Professional potential for Lest

Top 10

  1. Angela83%
  2. Lisa78%
  3. Tonya76%
  4. Michelle74%
  5. Michele74%
  6. Amy73%
  7. Heidi69%
  8. Melanie67%
  9. Heather67%
  10. Wendy67%

Bottom 10

  1. Tamara44%
  2. Gina44%
  3. Tina44%
  4. Jennifer45%
  5. Tara45%
  6. Katrina50%
  7. Tanya51%
  8. Deanna51%
  9. Jill54%
  10. Monica54%

Crush potential for Lest

Bottom 10

  1. Jill43%
  2. Tonya51%
  3. Katrina54%
  4. Deanna58%
  5. Tina58%
  6. Monica62%
  7. Tanya62%
  8. Gina62%
  9. Tara63%
  10. Michelle64%
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