Why Essie Rocks?

What secrets hide behind “Essie” that makes it rock? Your first name is more than just a name!

The name “Essie” is of Persian origin. It’s a name commonly given to girls.

Your name in reverse order is “Eisse.” A random rearrangement of the letters in your name (anagram) will give ‘Eessi.’ How do you pronounce that?

Secret Meaning of Essie

The true meaning of ‘Essie’ cannot be described with just a few words. Your name is your destiny, heart’s desire, and personality. Essie is a name that indicates a gift of gab - the ability to persuade others effortlessly. You are expressive, optimistic, outgoing, and inspiring. Charming and cheerful, you are the life of the party for any social event. You fascinate others with your creativity, especially in writing. You have the innate ability to explain complex concepts in a way that is easy to understand.

Your heart’s desire is to become a leader. You dislike taking orders and want to be in charge – the boss figure. Surprisingly, your creativity allows you to find new solutions to old problems. You can generate ideas on the fly, and want recognition for your efforts. You tend to avoid those who are needy and idle on their work.

When people hear the name Essie, they perceive you as someone who is pleasing, stylish, diplomatic, gentle, and graceful. People want to get close to you because you project a comfortable and unthreatening posture. Others may find you charming with certain sex appeal. You may seem quiet, shy, or reserved, but all they have to do is ask, and you’ll participate.

You are a freedom-loving party person – active and restless. Your keen mind makes it difficult for others to fool you. You cleverly view a situation at different angles.

Your most likely vocation: musician, artist, writer, designer, teacher, commentator, salesman, occultist.

Lucky colors: All shades of purple, violet, mauve, and lilac

Lucky gem(s): Garnet, amethyst

Lucky day(s): Wednesday

Lucky botanicals: Apple, barberry, bilberry, cherry, dandelion, lungwort, mint, strawberry, pomegranate

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Is The Name Essie Popular?

“Essie” is not a popular baby girl’s name in Mississippi as reported in the 1960 U.S. Social Security Administration data (ssa.gov). Imagine that, only 18 babies in Mississippi have the same name as you in 1960. A total of only 139 babies also bear the same first name during that year in the U.S. From 1880 to 2023, the highest recorded use of this name was in 1921 with a total of 1,032 babies. That’s a lot of baby Essies.

Since 1880 up to 2023, the name “Essie” was recorded 40,784 times in the SSA public database. Using the UN World Population Prospects for 2023, that’s more than enough Essies to occupy the country of Liechtenstein with an estimated population of 39,584.

The name first appeared in the year 1880 and given to 78 newborn babies. (See FAQ) Essie became a popular girl’s name in the state of Florida in the year 1910. It ranked #23 with 39 babies. The all-time high record for this name was in 1919 in the state of Georgia with 198 baby girls.

This name is a consistent top ranking girl’s name in the state of Mississippi for 34 years from 1910 to 1945 (may not be consecutive).

For the past five decades (1974 to 2023), the name “Essie” was recorded 1,145 times in the SSA database.

What’s Next?

Now you know why your first name rocks. Time to show your creativity! Try exploring the names of everyone you know including friends, cousins, neighbors, classmates, co-workers, or your pets. Even your favorite anime, TV, or movie characters. Remember, this is purely just for fun.

Essie, are you proud of your name? Let’s put that to the ultimate test! Share this page on your social media of choice. Don’t forget to tag your friends. It’s okay to brag about something once in a while.

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