Esme
Esme is a name with French origins and it is traditionally given to baby girls. Esme comes from 'esmer', an Old French word which means ‘respected’ or ‘esteemed’. The name could also come from the French verb 'aimer', the meaning of Esme is 'to love' or 'beloved'. The first Duke of Lennox, Esme Stewart, brought this name to the public eye. He was a French noble who later ruled in Scotland. He won power and respect through his friendship with the then Scottish king, King James VI. Esme is also sometimes used as a shorter version of the name Esmeralda, a name of Spanish origins which means ‘emerald’. One famous figure with his name is the English actress Esme Creed-Miles, who starred in the hit Amazon TV show 'Hanna'.
Gender
Girl
Meaning
beloved
Origin
French
Numerology
E is for extra, those little things you do!
S is for success, in all you will do.
M is for mystery, the part of you that cannot be explained.
E is for eternal, your spirit will live.
Lucky
Esme lucky number is 6.
Number 6 is recognized for its nurturing, supportive, and empathic nature. A true healer, 6 has the ability to problem solve in both the emotional and physical realms, helping others through its straightforward, yet gentle, approach. 6 has a strong sense of responsibility and cares deeply for its friends, family, and lovers.
Famous People Named Esme
- Esme Rosemary Irwin English cricketer
- Esme Langley English writer
- Esme Mackinnon Scottish Olympic skier
- Esme Grace Melville Australian actress
- Esme Irene Tombleson New Zealand politician
Esme in Pop Culture
- Esme Watson from Australian TV's "A Country Practice"
- Esme "For Esme with Love and Squalor," by J. D. Salinger
- Esme Cullen vampire mother in the Twilight Saga
- Esme Amarinth male character in "The Green Carnation"
- Esme Gigi Genevieve Squalor antagonist in Lemony Snicket's "A Series of Unfortunate Events"
