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Esme

Origin:Old French

Meaning:Esteemed, loved

Esme (also spelt Esmé) means "esteemed" or "loved" in Old French, being derived from the Old French verb esmer. Now considered a feminine name, it was first recorded as being borne by the first Duke of Lennox in Scotland in the 16th century. The name has been rising in popularity since the latter half of the 20th century.

Popularity in the UK

Trend in position over time since 2010