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Hester

HES-ter2 syllables
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Meaning 'star' or 'myrtle plant'. (Hebrew)

What does Hester mean?

Hebrew: Meaning 'star' or 'myrtle plant'.. Hester is derived from the Hebrew name Esther, meaning 'star'. It is often associated with the myrtle plant, symbolizing love and fertility.

Is Hester a good dog name?

Not yet rated. Short and clear — a practical length for recall at the park.

Hester in the Pets in the City community

We don't have publishable popularity figures for Hester in our Auckland community. This does not tell us how common the name is.

From anonymised, aggregated records of dogs at our 5 Auckland centres. Our community, not a national census.

What kind of dog does Hester suit?

Classic
Human name

Suggestions only — plenty of dogs happily wear names that break every rule.

Our entirely unscientific pack opinion

Hester’s Dog Hotel Reputation

Did you hear Hester is checking in? I hope she doesn’t get too famous—next thing you know, the other dogs will be asking for paw-tographs!

Like Hester? Let the Matchmaker do the rest

Eight personalised picks that fit your dog's character — each with a reason it fits.

Naming a new puppy?

A great name is step one. Our force-free puppy training builds confidence and recall — that new name gets a workout.