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Globally, Hester (Hester , Хестер , הסטר ) is a common feminine first name. The given name Hester is characteristic of South Africa, where it is quite a common female name, Namibia, where it is quite a rare feminine name, and Hong Kong. Not in comparison with a country's population, the name is most common in South Africa, the United States, and the United Kingdom. Likewise, Hester is the last name as well as the forename.
Hester is also a name from the Bible. Explore more in our Biblical names portal!
Hester is also a name for the fictitious and mythical characters: Hester Ulrich , the fictional character in the television series Scream Queens; Hester Prynne , the protagonist of 'The Scarlet Pride', The Scarlet Letter; Hester Shaw , the fictional character from Mortal Engines; Hester Wells , the fictional artist, art historian, gallery owner, and clinical psychologist from Within the Wires, seasons 1 & 2, Within the Wires season 1 and Hester Frump , among other works.