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Is this girls name too out there?

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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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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.

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.

WanderingTrolley1 · 07/12/2015 05:23

I'm not keen at all.

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.

ObsidianBlackbirdMcNight · 07/12/2015 05:43

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

NahItsOkTa · 07/12/2015 05:44

It's pretty, as is Esme.

BikeRunSki · 07/12/2015 06:22

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

celtictoast · 07/12/2015 09:08

Sorry but I agree with WorldsBiggestGrotbag.

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!

Sophronia · 07/12/2015 09:47

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

maybebabybee · 07/12/2015 09:51

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

Fairiesarereal · 07/12/2015 09:53

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

LetGoOrBeDragged · 07/12/2015 09:53

I think it's horrible. Esme is lovely though.

CrumpetHead · 07/12/2015 10:13

I think it's lovely, really pretty

Thetruthfairy · 07/12/2015 11:30

love it x

MamaLazarou · 07/12/2015 11:56

I love it! It's a name and a half, but very wearable for everyday.

hobitty · 07/12/2015 11:57

I like Esmeralda!

ChiefClerkDrumknott · 07/12/2015 12:14

One of my favourite names and Esme is a lovely nn. Granny Weatherwax is one of my literary heroines, can't think of a better woman to be named after Grin

guiltynetter · 08/12/2015 19:33

I absolutely love it but my mum said it will make people think of hunchback of notre dame...

BugritAndTidyup · 08/12/2015 19:37

I like it. Really like Esme as for short

villainousbroodmare · 08/12/2015 19:40

I really like it. It makes me think of emeralds. And opera singers. And chandeliers. And rich luxurious things. Also Granny Weatherwax.
Esme is also great. You wouldn't mess with Esme.

FattySantaRobin · 08/12/2015 19:43

I don't like it. It makes me think of hunchback of Notre dame too.

ThroughThickAndThin01 · 08/12/2015 19:43

Never thought about this one before....I quite like it.

Sezramum · 08/12/2015 20:19

I started off calling my bump Esmeralda as a kind of joke with my DP, but it has actually really grown on us. We don't seem to agree on many names, but we both quite like this now!

I have also heard of it being shortened to Merrie as well as Esme.

Raines100 · 09/12/2015 18:48

Love Esmerelda. Villainousbroodmare took the words right out of my mouth.

Weirdly, I hate Esme.