Esmie is a feminine given name of French origin, ultimately derived from the medieval French esmé, meaning “esteemed,” and later adopted into early modern English as a variant of Esme. In Anglo‐American usage it has seen a modest yet discernible rise in the early twenty‐first century: Social Security Administration records register occurrences ranging from five to nineteen newborns annually between 2009 and 2024, with national rankings fluctuating between 925 and 963 and peaking at rank 925 in 2022. Pronounced /ˈɛzmi/ (EZ-mee), Esmie conveys an air of quiet distinction and refined sensibility, its consonant structure lending a precise delineation of sound that aligns with scholarly naming conventions. Though it remains comparatively rare, its consistent presence in contemporary registries reflects a growing preference for subtly differentiated classics—names that are both historically rooted and possess a measured, modern resonance.
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