Greek

Hestia

Pronounced HES-tee-ahShare

Meaning: Hearth; fireside

  • Girl
  • Rare gem
  • 3 syllables

The story

The Greek goddess of the hearth and domestic life bears this name. Its meaning comes directly from the Greek word for the hearth, giving the household connection a clear linguistic basis.

Nicknames

  • Hettie
  • Essie
  • Tia

Popularity

Rare gem

Rare in US records; use elsewhere may differ.

Style

Origins

Hestia comes from Greek.

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