Esme Name Meaning, Origin & Gender

Esme Name at a Glance

Name	Esme
Meaning	An Old French variant of the Latin 'aestimatus' meaning esteemed, or 'amatus' meaning loved.
Origin	French
Gender	Girl

What Does the Name Esme Mean?

According to the information recorded in our baby name database, Esme means “An Old French variant of the Latin 'aestimatus' meaning esteemed, or 'amatus' meaning loved”. Name meanings can vary between languages, regions and naming traditions, so families may also wish to confirm a meaning within the cultural or linguistic context that matters to them.

Esme Name Origin

Our database records Esme under French origin. Browse more French baby names to compare other names in the same origin collection.

Is Esme a Boy or Girl Name?

In our database, Esme is listed as a girl name. Usage can differ across countries, languages and families.

Choosing the Name Esme

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