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I have new niece who was born at 2.02am this morning (uk). They have finally decided on the name Esther. Esther is little sister to Lily Anthea.
WDYT of Esther?
WDYT of Esther?
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Congrats!
Esther: I like it! It is a little dowdy and prim, but that gives it personality. Esther is one of those names that seems to have two sides to it - when I read it, I don't like it that much, because the "sth" part makes me cringe a little. Because so few people are named Esther these days I only ever saw it written, not heard it said aloud, so for a long time I thought I didn't like the name. But hearing it pronounced, it's shiny and bright, and I like it quite a lot! I think I might prefer Hester a smidge more, but Esther is a nice name.
Lily & Esther is a pretty duo; very "nouveau Edwardian". I hope we get to find out the middle name when it's revealed!
Esther: I like it! It is a little dowdy and prim, but that gives it personality. Esther is one of those names that seems to have two sides to it - when I read it, I don't like it that much, because the "sth" part makes me cringe a little. Because so few people are named Esther these days I only ever saw it written, not heard it said aloud, so for a long time I thought I didn't like the name. But hearing it pronounced, it's shiny and bright, and I like it quite a lot! I think I might prefer Hester a smidge more, but Esther is a nice name.
Lily & Esther is a pretty duo; very "nouveau Edwardian". I hope we get to find out the middle name when it's revealed!
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Respectable, bookish, rather withdrawn, dusty, with a wonderful meaning and namesake.
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Lily and Esther are lovely together! Lily & Essie?
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I like(d) it but I just took it off my PNL because the second-coming of the movie Orphan ruined it for me again (I was just finally able to get over that association a few years ago). But more power to them if they can look past that, it is a nice name. I still like Hester.
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Lovely! Lily and Esther sound very sweet for sisters. Does she have a mn yet?
Congratulations to everyone too!
Congratulations to everyone too!
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Thank you. No middle name yet but this time it’s my brother’s choice. Anthea was sister in law’s choice.
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I don't enjoy Esther, the first syllable is too lispy.
As for Lily Anthea, I think it's sounds great. It kind of fits well with Esther. But since Anthea and Esther are both "th" names, it's fortunate that Anthea is the middle name and not the first. Otherwise, I'd stutter trying to say both of them in a sentence.
As for Lily Anthea, I think it's sounds great. It kind of fits well with Esther. But since Anthea and Esther are both "th" names, it's fortunate that Anthea is the middle name and not the first. Otherwise, I'd stutter trying to say both of them in a sentence.
This message was edited 8/30/2022, 9:01 PM
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I really like Esther! In fact, it's one of the few names my husband and I both like, so there is a real possibility any future daughter of mine could be named Esther.
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Oh, I love Esther. I think it's sweet.
Congrats to you and your family.
Congrats to you and your family.
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Thank you
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Lily Anthea is, on its face, a pretty combo. I'm just trying to ignore how it etymologically means "Lily flower." :-P
Esther is awesome, and I wish this name got more love. I remember being a teenager when I went to Disney World for the first time, and a woman taking my ticket for something (can't remember) had an Esther nametag. I mentioned liking her name, and her eyes genuinely brightened up. She was maybe late 30s, early 40s, and as soon as she opened her mouth you could hear Noo Yawk, but she thanked me and said nobody ever told her they liked her name. She even added the anecdote, "The other day somebody actually told me, 'Oh, I just named my cat Esther!'" (And then she rolled her eyes dramatically, which made me laugh. But seriously, why would you tell somebody that you gave your cat their name.)
Esther is awesome, and I wish this name got more love. I remember being a teenager when I went to Disney World for the first time, and a woman taking my ticket for something (can't remember) had an Esther nametag. I mentioned liking her name, and her eyes genuinely brightened up. She was maybe late 30s, early 40s, and as soon as she opened her mouth you could hear Noo Yawk, but she thanked me and said nobody ever told her they liked her name. She even added the anecdote, "The other day somebody actually told me, 'Oh, I just named my cat Esther!'" (And then she rolled her eyes dramatically, which made me laugh. But seriously, why would you tell somebody that you gave your cat their name.)
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Esther is one of those “old person” names that hasn’t really come back, but I love it! Lily is lovely but overused, Anthea is unique but I prefer Anne, Thea, or Althea. Overall, great sibset!
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My first name is Esther, though I have always gone by my middle name. I was born in the mid-80s and anytime a teacher called out "Esther" on the first day of school, my Jessica and Katie etc. classmates would dissolve into laughter. I myself think Esther is an ugly name. That said, I do think Esther would be easier to bear these days, now that "old lady" names are back in. Lily Anthea is a cool combo.
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I like Esther and Anthea; Lily bores me to tears. Esther has a lovely meaning, and looks and sounds better than hissy Hester.
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