Essie Name Meaning, Origin & Gender

Essie Name at a Glance

Name	Essie
Meaning	Diminutive of Estelle: Star. A variant of Estella.Diminutive of Estella: Derived from the Old French form of the Latin 'stella' meaning star.
Origin	French
Gender	Girl

What Does the Name Essie Mean?

According to the information recorded in our baby name database, Essie means “Diminutive of Estelle: Star. A variant of Estella.Diminutive of Estella: Derived from the Old French form of the Latin 'stella' meaning star”. Name meanings can vary between languages, regions and naming traditions, so families may also wish to confirm a meaning within the cultural or linguistic context that matters to them.

Essie Name Origin

Our database records Essie under French origin. Browse more French baby names to compare other names in the same origin collection.

Is Essie a Boy or Girl Name?

In our database, Essie is listed as a girl name. Usage can differ across countries, languages and families.

Choosing the Name Essie

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