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Essex

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Essex is an Anglo-Saxon name and a regional surname. A regional surname is the surname given to people who come from a particular locality. In this case, it refers to people from Essex, which in Old English means 'East Saxons', from the words 'east', meaning 'east' and 'Seaxe', meaning 'Saxons'.

Essie

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Essie is most likely a diminutive of Estelle. Estelle is a French variant of Stella. Stella originates in Latin language and means "like a star". As a feminine given name it has been used since the 19th century even though it was popularized in the 16th century already by Sir Philip Sidney in his sonnet collection Astrophel and Stella. Until today, Stella remains a popular name in the United States. Estelle was most likely popularized by Charles Dickens in his novel Great Expectations.

Esta

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Esta is a diminutive of Esther. Esther most likely originates in Old Persian language and means "star-like". Some sources also suggest its derivation from Ishtar, the Babylonian goddess of love. Esther has been one of the most popular feminine given names in the United States for a long time, especially in Jewish families. In the Bible, Esther was a Jewish queen and heroine of the Book of Esther.

Esteban

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Esteban is a Spanish variant of Stephen. Stephen originates in Greek language and means "man with crown". Saint Stephen was the first Christian martyr and later on numerous popes bore this name. It was one of the most popular masculine given names in the United States in the 1960s. Recently its popularity fluctuated. The famous bearers include Stephen King, the American horror fiction writer.

Estefan

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Estefan is a Spanish and Portuguese variant of Stephen. Stephen originates in Greek language and means "man with crown". Saint Stephen was the first Christian martyr and later on numerous popes bore this name. It was one of the most popular masculine given names in the United States in the 1960s. Recently its popularity fluctuated. The famous bearers include Stephen King, the American horror fiction writer.

Estefania

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Estefania is a Spanish variant of Stephanie. Stephanie originates in Greek language and means "woman with crown". That is certainly the reason why Stephanie has been one of the most popular names within royalty over centuries, the famous ones being Princess Stephanie of Belgium and Princess Stephanie of Monaco. Stephanie is also the name of an Eastern Orthodox virgin martyr and saint. As a feminine given name, Stephanie remains popular until today, not only in the United States.