Essie is a given name and nickname/hypocorism usually used as a feminine name. It is a diminutive of Estelle or Esther, both of which mean "star." As a standalone name, Essie can be found in several languages, including Romance, Germanic, and Persian ones, where it also carries the meaning of "star." In the United States, the name reached its greatest popularity in the 1890s, peaking as the 139th most popular name for girls born during that decade.