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Is this girls name too out there?

37 replies

summerrose2589 · 07/12/2015 02:52

I was wondering, would using Esmeralda for a girl be too out there?
According to the stats there were only 14 born last year. It sounds like a really pretty but also elegant and strong name that could potentially work from childhood to adulthood.
I was also thinking you could use the nickname Esme for a more well known alternative if wanted?
Would love to hear you opinions.
Thanks in advance x

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Fairiesarereal · 07/12/2015 09:53

Agree with BikeRunSki , "the bells, the bells" Grin

maybebabybee · 07/12/2015 09:51

It's too flouncy for me, but I don't think it's terrible.

Sophronia · 07/12/2015 09:47

I like it! Would rather see / hear of an Esmeralda than yet another Lily, Evie or Ava.

AlmaMartyr · 07/12/2015 09:19

Esme is very pretty although pretty popular. I know a grown up Esmeralda who loves her name and have always thought it sounded cool. She's always known as Esme though.

If you like it, go for it!

celtictoast · 07/12/2015 09:08

Sorry but I agree with WorldsBiggestGrotbag.

BikeRunSki · 07/12/2015 06:22

It brings to mind the girl in The Hunchback of Notre Dame.

NahItsOkTa · 07/12/2015 05:44

It's pretty, as is Esme.

ObsidianBlackbirdMcNight · 07/12/2015 05:43

Esmarelda is very dated and a bit of a mouthful. I don't love esme either.

WorldsBiggestGrotbag · 07/12/2015 05:42

I really dislike it, but then I really dislike esme too and have no idea why it's so popular. It sounds harsh and ugly to my ears.

WanderingTrolley1 · 07/12/2015 05:23

I'm not keen at all.

WishIWasWonderwoman · 07/12/2015 03:37

Makes me think of Victor Hugo's heroine... or of Esmeralda "Esme" Weatherwax from Terry Pratchett's novels!

I quite like it, and it can always be shortened like you said.

Joskar · 07/12/2015 03:04

Esme is really popular here. I haven't heard of anyone local using the full name but it's a very conservative area. I'm of the opinion that you should give the full name always anyway so that there are options. Margaret not Maggie etc. I like Esmeralda. If you like it go with it.

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