Message: "Estee" - Behind the Name

[Opinions] Estee

by sprout

11/27/2022, 8:56 AM

I’ve recently fallen for this name, but have some pronunciation questions for you.
1. How would you instinctively pronounce Estee? And Estée?
2. Which spelling do you prefer?
3. Do you prefer the pronunciation ES-tee or es-TAY?
4. Which spelling would you use for each pronunciation?

#Estee

This message was edited 11/27/2022, 9:31 AM

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- Fiammetta (lady murasaki)

11/28/2022, 9:53 AM

I’d pronounce it Estay. Makes me think of the Estée Lauder cosmetics brand.

- )( (guest)

11/27/2022, 1:25 PM

Es-tee

- Anneza

11/27/2022, 12:46 PM

EStay for both. I don't like the idea of naming someone after makeup: Esme or Esther would be less frivolous.

- New_Chloë (New_Chloe)

11/27/2022, 12:13 PM

I like this name, it's very chic (not just because of the brand). I think I like it with the accent better. I'd say it "ES-tay" no matter if it had an accent or not. If I wanted it said ES-tee, I'd spell it like "Estie" maybe, although I don't like that.

- Kerilyntaryn21

11/27/2022, 11:00 AM

My first thought was Estee Lauder. I don't like Estee. I'd pronounce it es Tay

I much prefer Esther or Estelle

- Gaia (ciara23)

11/27/2022, 10:31 AM

Estee is actually kinda pretty. I prefer Esther for a more genuine look, and Esmée for something more my taste and beautiful though.

1. ehs-TAY
2. Doesn’t matter.
3. They’re both fine but maybe the first one. It tastes like white chocolate candy in my mouth for some reason.
4. The same.

- ari.

11/27/2022, 9:19 AM

1. I'd pronounce both as ES-tay.
2. Estée.
3. ES-tay > ES-tee > es-TAY
4. Estee would make some sense for ES-tee, at least. Estée would make none.

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