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If you had to choose between Astor and Esther for a girl, which one and why? Do you know any girls named Astor or Esther?
Do you think the difference between Astor and Esther is strong enough? Or would an Astor always be mistaken for the more popular Esther?
What images/colors etc do you get from both names? Very different ones?
Do you think the difference between Astor and Esther is strong enough? Or would an Astor always be mistaken for the more popular Esther?
What images/colors etc do you get from both names? Very different ones?
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Definitely Esther. Astor is in no way whatsoever appealing.
Esther is regal, but down to earth at the same time. Astor just looks and sounds awful... Plus, it's a boys' name and not a girls' name... Some boys' names on girls sound kind of ok, but this one is just ugly and I wouldn't even lump a boy w/ it let alone a girl. The meaning is ok, but the look and sound just lose it on this one.
Esther is regal, but down to earth at the same time. Astor just looks and sounds awful... Plus, it's a boys' name and not a girls' name... Some boys' names on girls sound kind of ok, but this one is just ugly and I wouldn't even lump a boy w/ it let alone a girl. The meaning is ok, but the look and sound just lose it on this one.
This message was edited 1/8/2012, 5:52 AM
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I prefer Astor, but spelled Aster like the flower. I don't think that it will always be mistaken for Esther. My guess is that a lot of people have at least heard of the aster flower.
I used to find Esther dowdy, but it grew on me after I met someone with an adorable daughter named Ester. It has a sweet, old-fashioned vibe, but it also has a youthful sound.
I used to find Esther dowdy, but it grew on me after I met someone with an adorable daughter named Ester. It has a sweet, old-fashioned vibe, but it also has a youthful sound.
This message was edited 1/6/2012, 10:58 AM
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Esther
For the record, I don't like Esther much either, but I'd take it over Astor any day.
I find Esther and Astor very different, both in sound and feel. Esther is soft and round, Astor is harsh and jagged. Esther is traditional and biblical, Astor is just another surname. Esther has that obvious and pretty ES- beginning. Astor starts with that prominent ASS-. Esther comes with a rich history and a worthy role model. Astor is associated with the wealthy Astor family and not much else. I think the difference between them is obvious, but, sure, an Astor could sometimes be mistaken for an Esther. People can be careless, and Esther is more familiar.
Astor makes me think of the Titanic and the Waldorf-Astoria. I really hate the sound of it, but if I liked it, I'd go with Aster rather than Astor. At least then I'd get a pretty flower image.
For the record, I don't like Esther much either, but I'd take it over Astor any day.
I find Esther and Astor very different, both in sound and feel. Esther is soft and round, Astor is harsh and jagged. Esther is traditional and biblical, Astor is just another surname. Esther has that obvious and pretty ES- beginning. Astor starts with that prominent ASS-. Esther comes with a rich history and a worthy role model. Astor is associated with the wealthy Astor family and not much else. I think the difference between them is obvious, but, sure, an Astor could sometimes be mistaken for an Esther. People can be careless, and Esther is more familiar.
Astor makes me think of the Titanic and the Waldorf-Astoria. I really hate the sound of it, but if I liked it, I'd go with Aster rather than Astor. At least then I'd get a pretty flower image.
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Esther is a so much better. I don't know any girls called Astor but I know one Esther who is 21. Astor makes me think of the male name Alastor and it sounds like a surname. Esther soudnds like a classic old fashioned and beautiful name, so yes I get a very different feel from them.
The difference between Astor and Esther is certinately big enough. I wouldn't use them as sisters or anything, but I don't think people would get mixed up. Especially because Esther isn't REALLY popular.
The difference between Astor and Esther is certinately big enough. I wouldn't use them as sisters or anything, but I don't think people would get mixed up. Especially because Esther isn't REALLY popular.
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I definitely prefer Esther to Astor, as I think Esther is a classic and beautiful Biblical name, which appeals to me. Esther will not sound trendy and date, whereas Astor has a trendy sound and feel to it. I have a 3 year old niece named Esther. I think people would be able to differenciate(sp?) between the two names.
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For some reason I associate Astor with toilet paper. I keep trying to think 'Waldorf-Astoria', but it doesn't work.
Esther is good; starry-bright, more austere than Stella and much more attractive than hissy Hester. The only ones I know are middle-aged, but it's never been popular enough to be associated with just one age group.
Have you read 'Skallagrigg'?
Esther is good; starry-bright, more austere than Stella and much more attractive than hissy Hester. The only ones I know are middle-aged, but it's never been popular enough to be associated with just one age group.
Have you read 'Skallagrigg'?
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Esther.
Now, if it were between Aster and Esther, I would definitely pick Aster! It's a flower name, uncommon, not old fashioned but not modern either.
Astor just looks too boyish for a girl IMO.
One question though: Do you pronounce them the same? The way I pronounce them, Astor would never be mistaken for Esther.
Astor is dark blue, Esther is sort of a light yellow glow color. Aster is sort of blue, purple, etc.
Now, if it were between Aster and Esther, I would definitely pick Aster! It's a flower name, uncommon, not old fashioned but not modern either.
Astor just looks too boyish for a girl IMO.
One question though: Do you pronounce them the same? The way I pronounce them, Astor would never be mistaken for Esther.
Astor is dark blue, Esther is sort of a light yellow glow color. Aster is sort of blue, purple, etc.
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No, I don't, but I do think they are similar in sound.
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1. Esther, by far, because it's much prettier in my mind than Astor, and Astor also sounds like a surname. I don't know any Astors, but I have met one Esther.
2. I think the difference is obvious, honestly. They have completely different vibes to me.
3. Astor seems kind of grating and harsh and also reminds me of stuffy old manors and old rich dudes. Sorry, I just don't care for it. Esther seems softer and reminds me of old ladies, even though the only Esther I've met was my own age (I'm in my mid-20s.) It makes me picture lace and rose pink.
2. I think the difference is obvious, honestly. They have completely different vibes to me.
3. Astor seems kind of grating and harsh and also reminds me of stuffy old manors and old rich dudes. Sorry, I just don't care for it. Esther seems softer and reminds me of old ladies, even though the only Esther I've met was my own age (I'm in my mid-20s.) It makes me picture lace and rose pink.
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Definitely Esther, really like it :)
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Esther, because it's prettier and there wouldn't be any lame "ass" jokes.
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I would definitely go with Esther. Astor feels quite masculine to me, and I've always been fond of Esther. I do have a friend with the name -- she's still in high school, so it's probably not as rare on young people as one might think. The imagery I get from each is completely different. Astor is predominantly silver and periwinkle blue, while Esther is more warm and earth-toned.
Perhaps you might consider Astoria as an alternative to Astor? I get the exact same feeling from Astoria though it's feminine. Might want to avoid that one if you're from the Pacific Northwest, though (why I couldn't use it).
Perhaps you might consider Astoria as an alternative to Astor? I get the exact same feeling from Astoria though it's feminine. Might want to avoid that one if you're from the Pacific Northwest, though (why I couldn't use it).
This message was edited 1/5/2012, 4:53 PM
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Astor looks very manly to me and also reminds of the rich family. I wouldn't want to be a girl named Astor. I'd be inclined to avoid the stressed initial ASS syllable in Astor. It'd bother me, saying it every day. I wouldn't much want to be named Esther either - maybe Esta. Esther is a fine name, but when I met one once (she was about 21), I thought yikes, how dowdy.
I think there's a huge difference between Astor and Esther. Even though they sound pretty similar, the different impact they make to me makes it seem like they don't sound much the same. Ast- doesn't sound exactly like Est- in my accent, anyway. I don't think they'd be mixed up. Maybe an Astor would be at first mistaken for Esther, but that sort of thing is dirt common with almost all names and not a big deal. You just correct people once.
I "feel" that Astor is gold/white and aloof, Esther is pink/white and gently Spring-y (reminds me of Easter?).
I think there's a huge difference between Astor and Esther. Even though they sound pretty similar, the different impact they make to me makes it seem like they don't sound much the same. Ast- doesn't sound exactly like Est- in my accent, anyway. I don't think they'd be mixed up. Maybe an Astor would be at first mistaken for Esther, but that sort of thing is dirt common with almost all names and not a big deal. You just correct people once.
I "feel" that Astor is gold/white and aloof, Esther is pink/white and gently Spring-y (reminds me of Easter?).
This message was edited 1/5/2012, 4:39 PM
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I know people with the last name Astor, I prefer it to Esther but would probably spell it Aster (I like the plant connection), I dont care much for either of these names but I like Asterie alright and Aster works as a nn for it.
I could see people mistaking Astor for Esther since its very similar. I cant really imagine Astor on a person but I picture Esther as middle aged
I could see people mistaking Astor for Esther since its very similar. I cant really imagine Astor on a person but I picture Esther as middle aged
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I don't much like Astor on a girl because it seems so masculine to me. Astrid and Astra, on the other hand, are more feminine and sound similar. Astor is very rich, luxurious. Deep reds, golds, and velvet.
I love Esther! The meaning and sound are lovely, and I love the Biblical story too. I get a sort of floaty, ethereal, pale feeling from it. Silvery blues and pinks and sea foam greens.
I love Esther! The meaning and sound are lovely, and I love the Biblical story too. I get a sort of floaty, ethereal, pale feeling from it. Silvery blues and pinks and sea foam greens.
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