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Esmeralda - love or hate? And a middle name?

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grobagsforever · 03/05/2014 15:43

Current top choice for DD2 - nickname Essy rather than Esme which is getting a bit common and can sound horrid yelled out: "EZZZZ MAIIII".

She could be Mel when older I guess. We also need a traditional English middle name to go with it - current favourites are Rose or Paige. Ideally 1 syllable.

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grobagsforever · 04/05/2014 12:59

Hmmm toffeemum you're giving me second thoughts now. But the majority of people, and certainly DDs generation won't know the hunchback of notre damm...seems to be a very marmite name judging by responses on here.

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Tiredemma · 04/05/2014 09:07

I Love it and always have- but just wasnt brave enough to use it so 'just' have an Esme instead.

Sundaedelight · 04/05/2014 09:05

I have known a little Esmerelda, it's very pretty and definitely unusual!

Esmerelda Violet

Esmerelda Belle

Esmerelda Celine

ToffeeMoon · 04/05/2014 04:29

I thought this was a joke, sorry.

All I hear is Quasimodo in the tower howling "Esmeralda!"

I'm clearly off the mark tonight though because on another thread about Ivy I have had to stop myself typing IV-drip.

Don't do it anyway, it's awful, truly.

Graciejoylove8 · 04/05/2014 00:41

I only don't love it because my grandmother was an Esme, and a cruel woman. However if I wipe the association, I actually don't mind the name for a new generation.
If you were to use it, it would look nice with;
Esmerelda June (depending on due date I guess)
Esmerelda Joy
Esmerelda Grace
Esmerelda Faye
Esmerelda Beau
Esmerelda Beth
Esmerelda Dale
Esmerelda Jade
Esmerelda Maeve
Esmerelda Rue

gertiegusset · 03/05/2014 23:25

Blimey, that is awful.

Cezella · 03/05/2014 23:22

I love it x

KitKat1985 · 03/05/2014 20:13

I have to be honest and say I don't like it, sorry. Sounds like a Disney film character.

funnyoldonion · 03/05/2014 19:25

Love it!

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grobagsforever · 03/05/2014 18:00

But Quadimodo wasn't evil, just ugly!

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ToffeeMoon · 03/05/2014 17:25

Beloved of Quasimodo?

Cruel mummy.

Onesleeptillwembley · 03/05/2014 16:47

Yep, she was. Smile

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grobagsforever · 03/05/2014 16:36

handrags - because of Granny Weatherwax from Terry Pratchett maybe? Yeah I know others may pick up on Esme...

Onesleep - Fair point, at least the character was basically good, strong and independent.

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HandragsNGladbags · 03/05/2014 16:27

I think of an old ugly witch when I hear that name - I have no idea why

Onesleeptillwembley · 03/05/2014 16:11

Will she grow up to give out water and a little pity? Sorry, just can't get over that.

Darmok · 03/05/2014 16:00

I rather like it. She could be nn Merry, Zelda, lots of possibilities for teenage name changing:)

Esmerelda Rose is pretty.

FunnyFoot · 03/05/2014 16:00

I like Esmeralda Kate.

Be aware OP that when your DD goes to school she may very well end up with Esme as her nickname Smile

insanityscatching · 03/05/2014 15:55

Don't like sorry, like Rose though as the middle name.

Esmeralda Louise
Esmerelda Kate
Esmerelda Nancy