What does Esme mean?
Esme means “Beloved one”. It is a unisex name of French origin.
Origin, gender and faith
- Origin: French – see more French names.
- Gender: Unisex – browse unisex names.
- Popularity: ranked #3307 in BabyNameMeaningz data.
Sound, spelling and pronunciation
Esme has 4 letters and 1 syllable, made of 2 vowels and 2 consonants (3 different letters). Its sound is best described as: open, flowing ending.
Press Listen at the top of the page to hear the name spoken aloud, which helps when you are comparing how a name sounds next to a surname or a sibling’s name.
How the lucky number, colour and star sign are worked out
These three facts are calculated from the spelling of Esme with simple, fixed rules. They are for fun and are not a prediction or a real horoscope.
Lucky number
6Each letter gets its place in the alphabet (A=1 … Z=26): E=5 + S=19 + M=13 + E=5 = 42. Then the digits are added until one digit is left: 4 + 2 = 6. Result: 6.
Favorite colour
IndigoThe lucky number picks the colour from a fixed table. Esme has lucky number 6, so the colour is Indigo.
Star sign
LeoOnly the first letter counts (E). The twelve signs repeat along the alphabet: A = Aries, B = Taurus … L = Pisces, then M = Aries again. It is not based on a birth date.
Nickname ideas for Esme
Short and affectionate forms built from the spelling of Esme. They are ideas, not traditional or cultural nicknames, so pick the ones that feel natural to say.
Sibling names for Esme
Names that sit well next to Esme: similar origin and style, with a close length, sound or ending.
How are siblings chosen?
Start at 45. Same origin +10, same faith +8, same first letter +8, same last two letters +8, close length up to +10, close syllables up to +8, very similar spelling +6. Brothers and sisters are ranked separately.
Brother names
Sister names
Twin name ideas for Esme
If Esme is one twin’s name, these pair with it in different ways. Each percentage shows how well the pair fits that style.
How are twin names scored?
Same scoring as couples, plus a style bonus: Same first letter +18 (else −8), Same ending +18 (else −6), Balanced +5 for a different first letter and +3 for the same ending.
Same first letter
Same ending
Balanced match
Names with a similar meaning
Names whose meaning shares a key idea with Esme (beloved).
How are similar meanings found?
We take the first two meaningful words of the meaning (4+ letters, common words removed) and list names whose meaning contains the same word.
Frequently asked questions
What does Esme mean?
Esme means “Beloved one” and is of French origin.
What is the origin of Esme?
In our collection Esme is listed as a name of French origin.
Is Esme a boy or a girl name?
Esme is listed as a unisex name, so it can be used for both boys and girls.
What is the lucky number for Esme?
By name numerology (A=1 … Z=26) the lucky number for Esme is 6, with the star sign Leo. This is for entertainment only.
How do you pronounce Esme?
Esme has 1 syllable. Use the listen button on this page to hear it spoken aloud.
What are some nicknames for Esme?
Spelling-based nickname ideas for Esme include Es, Esm, Esmy, Esmie, Eso.
Which names have a similar meaning to Esme?
Names with a related meaning include Mariam, Priya, Davide, David, Tugba, Manon.