Lester
/ˈlɛstər/
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Lester, of English origin, derives from the Old English 'Leicester,' meaning 'from the chosen camp' or 'shining lamp.' It evokes a sense of leadership and illumination. Historically associated with the city of Leicester in England, the name carries a dignified and timeless quality.
Lester Young
Jazz Musician, Jazz tenor saxophoneist
Lester Frank Ward
Sociologist, Dynamic Sociology
Lester Thurow
Economist, Sloan School of Management
Lester P. Silverman
Business, Former Partner, McKinsey & Co.
Lester Bowles Pearson
Head of State, Prime Minister of Canada, 1963-68
Lester Patrick
Hockey, NY Rangers Head Coach, 1926-39
Lester Matthews
Actor, The Raven
Lester Maddox
Politician, Governor of Georgia, 1967-71
Lester L. Lyles
Military, Commander, USAF Materiel Command, 2000-03
Lester A. Lefton
Educator, President, Kent State University
Lester B. Knight
Business, CEO of Allegiance Corporation, 1996-99
Lester A. Kirkendall
Sociologist, Premarital Intercourse and Interpersonal Relationships
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