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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. Cassidy46%
  2. Kate49%
  3. Kyra52%
  4. Tessa52%
  5. Kira52%
  6. Abby53%
  7. Mckenna53%
  8. Keira55%
  9. Jordyn55%
  10. Makenzie55%

Love potential for Lest

Bottom 10

  1. Kate42%
  2. Kyra42%
  3. Kira42%
  4. Keira42%
  5. Cassidy42%
  6. Brooklynn44%
  7. Mckenna44%
  8. Caitlyn45%
  9. Katelynn45%
  10. Jada46%

Professional potential for Lest

Bottom 10

  1. Keira42%
  2. Khloe42%
  3. Kyra42%
  4. Jada42%
  5. Kira42%
  6. Diamond42%
  7. Tessa45%
  8. Mckenna45%
  9. Makenna45%
  10. Alexia46%

Crush potential for Lest

Bottom 10

  1. Kate43%
  2. Katelynn54%
  3. Caitlyn54%
  4. Kira56%
  5. Kyra56%
  6. Nadia58%
  7. Fatima58%
  8. Clare60%
  9. Brynn60%
  10. Cassidy61%
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