Esmeralda
ez-muh-RAL-duh
✦ Meaning
“Spanish origin meaning 'emerald,' from Latin smaragdus. Victor Hugo immortalized this name through his Hunchback of Notre-Dame character, the mysterious Romani beauty.”
Popularity Over Time
Currently ranked #349 in the United States.
Origin
Syllables
4
Nicknames
Style
Famous Bearers
- Victor Hugo's Hunchback of Notre-Dame character
- Disney's Hunchback character
Sibling Name Ideas
Cross-Cultural Notes
Strong in Spanish and Romance-language communities
People Also Ask
Spanish origin meaning 'emerald,' from Latin smaragdus. Victor Hugo immortalized this name through his Hunchback of Notre-Dame character, the mysterious Romani beauty.
Esmeralda is currently ranked #349 in the United States. Usage has stayed pretty consistent over the past decade.
Popular nicknames for Esmeralda include Esme, Esmeé, Esmer, Emerald.
Names that pair beautifully with Esmeralda include Valentina, Roxana, Alessandra.