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Opinions on Esme and Ismay?

52 replies

CeciliaC · 29/12/2025 19:11

Both names are of French origin and have the same meaning.

Both names have been recorded as girl names since the 16th century.

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SalmonOnFinnCrisp · 29/12/2025 19:18

I don't like either tbh.

My cousins DD is esme and shes a little arsehole which may colour my view.

GreenMarigold · 29/12/2025 19:15

Esme is lovely. Ismay is one letter away from Dismay.