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What do you think of Esme?

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Treesandbees · 24/07/2015 08:50

Keep coming back to this name for DD due in 2 weeks but would like opinions. Would use the 'EHZ-mae' pronunciation. Full name would be Esme Grace Sienesi (pronounced sea-nee-see). Grace is a family name so keeping in tradition. Her brother is Henry. Good match??

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Tiredemma · 24/07/2015 10:55

I have an Esme (Esme Florence). I had originally intended to pronounce it Es-Mee but everyone pronounces it Es-Mae (even the nursery nurses which means DD now also refers to herself with it pronounced that way)

its a beautiful name- strangely 'popular' but still rare if that makes sense?

Sparklingbrook · 24/07/2015 10:54

I don't understand the sounding fine with other DC's names bit. Confused Unless these children are going to come as a pair throughout their whole lives.

Esme is a lovely name.

TheDowagerCuntess · 24/07/2015 10:52

Esme pronounced your way - nice.

Es-mee; really not.

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Treesandbees · 24/07/2015 10:49

Thank you everyone!

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applecatchers36 · 24/07/2015 10:29

Fabulous name!

sweetpeame · 24/07/2015 10:22

I really like the name Esme. It sounds fine with Henry and in any case you won't say "Henry and Esme" that often.

cosmicglittergirl · 24/07/2015 10:09

It's a lovely name.

tubbytimmy · 24/07/2015 10:07

I really like it. Especially with your surname.

StopShoutingAtYourBrother · 24/07/2015 10:04

Oh I love this name! Loved and esteemed. If I had a DD2 I would call her Esme

CakeRattleandRoll · 24/07/2015 10:00

Love it. Would have been top of our list for DD, but family member had already used it. Lovely with Grace, and is fine with Henry. And prefer your pronunciation too.

Stepawayfromthezebras · 24/07/2015 09:51

It's lovely

mrsmeerkat · 24/07/2015 09:10

love it, very elegant

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Treesandbees · 24/07/2015 09:10

Someone did say that I should call it out with Henry to see. It's hard to match all out criteria!

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Lagoonablue · 24/07/2015 08:54

For Esme With Love and Squalor.

Love the name, wanted it for DD but was overruled. Plus love that book.

toofarfromcivilisation · 24/07/2015 08:53

Was loving it and nodding until you mentioned Henry. Henry & Esme is a bit hard to say.

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