Esmé

Gender Feminine & Masculine
Usage English
Pronounced Pron. /ˈɛz.meɪ/, /ˈɛz.miː/  [key·simplify]

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

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

Popularity

People think this name is

classic   formal   upper class   wholesome   delicate   refined   strange   serious  

Categories

A Series of Unfortunate Events characters, beloved, love, male to female, nobility, trendy
Entry updated April 23, 2024