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Hessie

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How to Pronounce Hessie

Pronounced HES-ee /ˈhΙ›s.i/High

Meaning: Hessie is a nineteenth-century pet form of Hester, the older English form of Esther, from Persian for 'star' (linked to the goddess Ishtar); the -ie diminutive was written as a given name in its own right.Low

In 30 seconds: Hessie is a vintage pet form of Hester or Esther, meaning 'star' (said 'HES-ee').
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Origin LowEnglish, Persian
MeaningHessie is a nineteenth-century pet form of Hester, the older English form of Esther, from Persian for 'star' (linked to the goddess Ishtar); the -ie diminutive was written as a given name in its own right.
U.S. rank (1959)#5822 β†˜ Falling
1959 U.S. births6 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)
Peak year1920
Total births (all-time)β‰ˆ 1,118
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Popularity in the U.S. Β· SSA data

peak 192018801959

U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.

SSA data updated May 2026. How we source & verify this data.

History & Origin

Hessie is an affectionate short form of Hester, the older English spelling of Esther, a name from Persian meaning 'star'. Like many -ie nicknames of the eighteen-hundreds, it was entered on birth records as a full name.

It rose in the late eighteen-hundreds, crested around 1920 at just a few dozen girls a year, and slipped away by mid-century; it is a genuine antique of the great-grandparent generation and has not returned with the vintage revival.

Did you know? Hessie belonged to the turn-of-the-century generation, cresting around 1920 at only a few dozen girls a year before fading.
Overall data confidence 55%
References β€” Hessie β€” Hester/Esther pet form; Persian 'star'

Variations

HettieHessyHester

Nicknames

HessHettie

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Hesterβ€” the fuller name Hessie shortens
Hattieβ€” a like turn-of-the-century -ie girls' name
Essieβ€” shares the sweet -ie ending and era
Bessieβ€” another vintage pet-form girls' name of the generation

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Hessie mean?

Hessie is a pet form of Hester, the older form of Esther, from Persian for 'star'.

How do you pronounce Hessie?

It's said HES-ee /ˈhΙ›s.i/ β€” two syllables, stress on the first.

Is Hessie a boy or girl name?

Hessie is used as a girl's name.

How popular is Hessie?

Hessie is an antique name, popular around the nineteen-twenties and very rare since.

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