Esther wins 4 of 5 dimensions
Esther: avg 56Hester: avg 40
Dimension-by-Dimension
Esther: 41SuccessHester: 34
Esther: 104MoralityHester: 66
Esther: 23HealthHester: 26
Esther: 78WarmthHester: 55
Esther: 32CheerfulnessHester: 17
Gender Perception
How masculine or feminine each name sounds
Esther: 31MasculinityHester: 41
Esther: 31FemininityHester: 41
Summary
Esther scores higher on Success and Morality and Warmth and Cheerfulness, with an average perception score of 56. Hester scores higher on Health and Masculinity and Femininity, with an average perception score of 40.
Esther's Full Profile
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is Esther or Hester a better name?▾
Esther has a higher average perception score. Esther averages 56 and Hester averages 40 across five dimensions. However, each name has different strengths.
What is the difference between Esther and Hester?▾
Esther scores higher in Success and Morality and Warmth and Cheerfulness, while Hester scores higher in Health and Masculinity and Femininity.
Which name sounds more successful, Esther or Hester?▾
Esther scores 41 in Success compared to Hester's 34, making Esther sound more ambitious and successful.
Perception scores are derived from published psychology research conducted in the United States on how names shape first impressions. Scores use the original 0-100+ research scale: average is about 50, scores above 70 are very high, and standout names can exceed 100.