Girl
Esme
EZ-may
Beautiful But Not Top 100 ↑ Rising
✦ Meaning
“Derived from Old French 'esme' meaning beloved or esteemed, popularized by J.D. Salinger and modern literature as a sophisticated, literary name.”
Popularity Over Time
Currently ranked #345 in the United States.
Origin
FrenchOld English
Syllables
2
Style
LiteraryElegantSoftVintageClassic
Famous Bearers
- Esme from Salinger's 'For Esmé—with Love and Squalor'
- Esme Bianco (actress)
Cross-Cultural Notes
French origin but universally recognizable
People Also Ask
Derived from Old French 'esme' meaning beloved or esteemed, popularized by J.D. Salinger and modern literature as a sophisticated, literary name.
Esme is currently ranked #345 in the United States. It's trending up as more parents discover it.
Esme works beautifully as a full name and does not lend itself to an obvious short form. Most parents see that as a feature.
Names that pair beautifully with Esme include Margot, June, Ivy, Alice.