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Esme

Girl name

Used in 15 countries · French origin

Meaning

esteemed, beloved

Origin

Esme is a name of French origin, rooted in modern tradition.

It appears in our records across 15 countries (BE, CA, CH, CO, ES, FR, GB, GT, IT, MX, NA, NL, TR, US, ZA).

Style

  • elegant
  • classic
  • feminine
  • literary
  • international
  • sophisticated

Famous people named Esme

  • Esmé Stuart
  • Esmé Stuart, Duchess of Marlborough
  • Esme Sargant (British actress)
  • Esme Sargen (American actress)

Variations

Esmée, Esmay, Isma

Nicknames

Esmie

Popularity

Esme appears in 15 of the world's name registries we track, with a peak popularity score of 100. Cross-country reach is one of the strongest signals of a genuinely well-loved name.

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