Esme

EZ-meh

French

"loved, admired"

Esme Origin and Meaning

The name Esme is a boy's name meaning "loved, admired".

Originally a male name in this single-E spelling, Esme or Esmé was borne by the first Duke of Lennox in Scotland in the 16th century, as well as by several of his male descendants. It became predominantly female by the 20th century.

Popularity of the name Esme

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