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Esme

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LuLuLovesYou · 14/03/2013 18:41

Do you like it? Is it getting a bit overdone? Does anyone know the stats for last year? I'm in Ireland so I don't think it is popular over here at all (please correct me if I'm wrong Smile) I really really like it but have previously discounted it as its rising in popularity and I have a dc already with an E name wwyd?? Grin

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meringue33 · 20/09/2014 21:30

It's called For Esme with Love, and the girl called Esme in it is great

meringue33 · 20/09/2014 21:29

It's ace
Has anyone mentioned the JD Salinger book?

Spanielpuppy · 20/09/2014 21:20

Think it's becoming more popular this year I know three little Esme. Two are es-mee the other one is a firm es-may and you are corrected if said differently.

Which now puts me off but is a lovely name x

Bartlebee · 20/09/2014 14:35

I love it but it is SO common round here!

Always pronounced Ez-may.

BBQsAreSooooOverrated · 20/09/2014 14:31

I know one Esme and one Esmé.
Personally prefer the es-MAY pronunciation.

Alisvolatpropiis · 20/09/2014 12:54

I know one Esme pronounced Ez-mee.

Prefer the Ez-may pronunciation though.

JapaneseMargaret · 19/09/2014 21:10

Yes, the Es-mee pronunciation seems to be strictly a UK thing.

Valsoldknickers · 19/09/2014 19:24

Another in Ireland (wave). I haven't met any little Esmé's. It was on my shortlist during last pregnancy (had a ds). Beautiful name, I would say go for it!

babyblabber · 19/09/2014 19:17

I'm in Ireland too and I only know one, my gorgeous niece! She's 4.

Defo not popular here and I don't think anyone here would pronounce it esmee, that seems to be a uk thing.

Lovely name, go for it!

lilyloulou · 19/09/2014 19:08

Hi LouLouLoveYou, Did you use the name Esme (Ezmay)? I also live in Ireland and love this name but wondering how popular it is? I would actually prefer if it is rather than call her a name known one knows how to pronounce. TIA

chocolatetester1 · 17/03/2013 10:51

Beautiful name, like your pronunciation too.

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mum47 · 16/03/2013 21:52

Love it, was my choice for dc2 11 years ago if had been a girl, think it has become more popular since, but don't let that put you off.

DreamingOfAFullNightsSleep · 16/03/2013 21:50

I love, love, love it.

And that pronounciation. Shame dh ruled it out pig

Stixswhichtwizzle · 16/03/2013 21:42

Love it but DH wasn't as keen :( maybe next time...

MoonHare · 16/03/2013 19:42

Forgot to say - we pronounce it Ez-May and have an accent over the last e.

DancesWithWoolEnPointe · 16/03/2013 16:11

Yes - Edward/R-Patz's adopted mother is called Esme. And the baby they have in the last book is called Renesme (a combination of Renee' and Esme).

(I'm Blushed now, I'm actually not a twihard, I promise)

squishee · 16/03/2013 16:07

I like it a lot. Cute and feminine. Is Ezmay an option, if you want it pronounced that way?

doyouwantfrieswiththat · 16/03/2013 16:06

Makes me think of Esme Weatherwax.

Shr0edinger · 16/03/2013 16:02

Is there one in twighlight?

Shr0edinger · 16/03/2013 16:00

I like it but if its popular in the uk it WILL be pipular here too. maybe less so because the irish names dilute the popularity of non irish names. i only know two esmes though. i reckon it is on the up though.

DancesWithWoolEnPointe · 16/03/2013 15:58

It will have Twilight associations. It will be a very 2013 name.

IroningBoredDaily · 16/03/2013 15:56

I have an Esme (Esmee and love the name!). I don't know any others. She's the only Esme registered at our very busy toddler group.

insancerre · 16/03/2013 08:02

*mum of a 4 year old

insancerre · 16/03/2013 08:02

I know an Esme who is 4 and an Esme who is a mum of year old. It's not that common where I am.