Esmay
Old French · Girl · 2 syllables
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About the name Esmay
Esmay is a variant of the name Esmé, derived from the Old French past participle *esmé* meaning "esteemed" or "loved." It is primarily used in English-speaking cultures, notably in Scotland and among Protestant communities, with historical usage appearing in 16th-century Scottish nobility, such as Esmé Stewart, 1st Duke of Lennox.
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Etymology
Esmay is a variant of the name Esmé, derived from the Old French past participle *esmé* meaning "esteemed" or "loved." It is primarily used in English-speaking cultures, notably in Scotland and among Protestant communities, with historical usage appearing in 16th-century Scottish nobility, such as Esmé Stewart, 1st Duke of Lennox.
Esmay currently ranks #4,914 in the United States as a girl's name. It reached its peak popularity around 2020.
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