Essie Name Meaning, Origin & Gender

Essie Name at a Glance

Name	Essie
Meaning	Diminutive of Esther: Star. Refers to the planet venus. Also myrtle leaf. Also a variant of Ishtar, the Babylonian goddess of love. Famous bearer: Old Testament Ester, who became a 5th century Queen of Persia.
Origin	Persian
Gender	Girl

What Does the Name Essie Mean?

According to the information recorded in our baby name database, Essie means “Diminutive of Esther: Star. Refers to the planet venus. Also myrtle leaf. Also a variant of Ishtar, the Babylonian goddess of love. Famous bearer: Old Testament Ester, who became a 5th century Queen of Persia”. 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 Persian origin. Browse more Persian 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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