- Meaning
- Esteemed, beloved
- Origin
- French
- Gender
- Girl
- Syllables
- 1
- Popularity
- Familiar (US top 1000)
- Style
- Sophisticated
- Used in
- English-speaking countries
What people expect from a Esme
Esme mixes soft and sharp sounds, so people tend to read it as steady and balanced.
The meaning is about love. A name can't give a child love, but it's a nice thing to explain to them one day.
Names set expectations, not personalities. What the research says.
Esme: name scorecard
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Great choice
Esme
- International readabilitySimple letters that read the same almost everywhere.
- Easy to say and spellSays itself: 1 syllable, spelt how it sounds.
- Not too common, not too strangeThe sweet spot: familiar to everyone, but rarely a duplicate in the class.
- Playground-proofNo obvious rude words or rhymes. Kids are creative, though.
- Won't get you sued (or refused)Nothing a registrar would object to in most countries.
- A meaning to be proud ofMeans "Esteemed, beloved".
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In 2015, fewer big US companies were run by women than by men named John.
The Upshot, New York Times (2015)Questions about Esme
What does the name Esme mean?
Esme is a girl's name of French origin meaning "Esteemed, beloved".
Is Esme a boy or girl name?
Esme is usually a girl's name.
How popular is the name Esme?
Esme is familiar in the US, without being common. It is used in English-speaking countries.
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