Esmé

Gender Masculine & Feminine
Usage English (British)
Pronounced Pron. EHZ-may, EHZ-mee  [key·IPA]

Meaning & History

Means "esteemed" or "loved" in Old French. It was first recorded in Scotland, being borne by the first Duke of Lennox in the 16th century. It is now more common as a feminine name.

Related Names

VariantsEsmae(English) Esme, Esmée, Esmee(English (British))
Other Languages & CulturesEsmée, Esmee(Dutch)
Same SpellingEsme
User SubmissionEsme

Popularity

People think this name is

classic   formal   upper class   wholesome   refined   strange   serious   nerdy  

Categories

A Series of Unfortunate Events characters, beloved, love, male to female, nobility
Entry updated June 13, 2019