Essie

Essie is a given name and nickname/hypocorism usually used as a feminine name.

As a standalone name, Essie can be found in several languages, including Romance, Germanic, and Persian ones. In each case, the name means "star."[1]

As a nickname, it is used as a short form of several names, including Esther, Estelle, Celeste, Leslie, Lesley, and Esmeralda.[1][2]

In the United States, the name reached its greatest popularity in the 1890s, peaking as the 139th most popular name for girls born during that decade.[3] By 2018, it was notable for being disproportionately used by Southerners and African Americans.[4]