Vesper

The first name Vesper, which is predominantly used for women but less frequently for men, comes from the Latin word vesper, meaning 'evening, west, evening star', or from vespera, which stands for 'evening, evening time'. Thus, the name can be translated as 'the evening' or 'the evening star'.

What does the name Vesper mean?

The name Vesper, which occurs as both a female and male first name, has its roots in Latin. The word vesper means 'evening, west, evening star' and vespera stands for 'evening, evening time'. The name is mainly used in English-speaking countries, particularly in the USA.

Where does the name Vesper come from?

The origin of the name Vesper is Latin and includes both female and male variants. The meaning of the name is 'the evening' or 'the evening star'. The Latin terms are composed as follows: vesper = the evening, the west, the evening star, and vespera = the evening, the evening time. The name is primarily common in American English.

How do you pronounce Vesper?

The sound and pronunciation of the name Vesper are two syllables and clearly structured. It is generally pronounced as 'Ves-per' [ˈvɛspɐ] or [ˈvɛspər]. The name begins with a bright, open 'e' that feels direct and concise. The consonant cluster '-sp' in the middle creates a striking density, while the ending '-er' gently fades away. Vesper has an elegant yet powerful sound - structured, calm, and acoustically present.

Popularity

In Germany, Vesper is a relatively rare first name. Currently, it ranks 5,884th on the list of the most popular female baby names. Its best placement was in 2011, when it reached 2,438th place. Over the last ten years, the name has been used about 20 times as a first name, which gives it a 5,571st place in the ten-year statistics. From 2010 to 2024, it ranks 5,917th.

Nicknames & pet names

Vesp / Vespi

Famous people

• Vesper Lynd (Bond girl in 'Casino Royale')