Jest

Gender
Male (Masculine | Boy)
Usage/Origins
Meaning
The name Jest is derived from the Middle English word "gest", meaning "a tale or story". It is also associated with the word "jester", meaning a humorous performer or entertainer.
Popularity
Jest is a very rare name, and is not ranked in the top 1000 names for boys in any country.

cartoon of the name Jest
Cartoon of Jest

Jest Name meanings & History

The name Jest is derived from the Middle English word "gest", meaning "a tale or story". It is also associated with the word "jester", meaning a humorous performer or entertainer. Variant of Gjest. Jest is primarily used as a first name for boys, although it could be used for girls as well. It would make a great middle name, as well as a unique first name for parents who want something unconventional and memorable.

Zodiac Sign of Jest: Justice Sagittarius,Joy Pisces

Synonyms of Jest:

J: Judicial,Journal,Justice,Journey,Jester,Joy

E: Enlighten,Entertain,Expressive,Environment,Enliven,Exaggerate

S: Solidity,Social Standing,Status,Sensuality,Security,Sex,Success

T: Tireless,Touchy,Tacky,Testy,Truth,Talkative,Doubting Thomas

Jest is:

  • a Classic name
  • a Delicate name
  • a Modern name
  • a Nerdy name

Related Names to Jest

Jess, Jester, Jethro

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