Lestie, of Latin origin, is a rare and unique feminine given name. It is derived from the Latin word 'lesbia,' which was used by ancient Roman poet Catullus to refer to his girlfriend Clodia Metelli, who was also known as Lesbia in his poems. The name Lestie carries a sense of historical elegance and literary inspiration.
The name Lestie appears to have been quite popular during the late 19th and early 20th centuries, with a total of 41 babies given this name over the course of approximately thirty years. The peak years for this name seem to be 1893 and 1895, each with five births recorded. There was also a notable increase in popularity in 1911, with seven births that year. It is worth noting, however, that there were no recorded births of the name Lestie between 1896 and 1902, nor again between 1904 and 1907. This suggests that while the name was popular at certain times, it did not maintain consistent popularity throughout this period.