Esmeralda Name Meaning, Origin & Gender

Esmeralda Name at a Glance

Name	Esmeralda
Meaning	The emerald gemstone. Famous bearer: the heroine of Victor Hugo's novel 'The Hunchback of Notre Dame'.
Origin	Spanish
Gender	Girl

What Does the Name Esmeralda Mean?

According to the information recorded in our baby name database, Esmeralda means “The emerald gemstone. Famous bearer: the heroine of Victor Hugo's novel 'The Hunchback of Notre Dame”. 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.

Esmeralda Name Origin

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

Is Esmeralda a Boy or Girl Name?

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

Choosing the Name Esmeralda

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