Esmé

Esmé is a given name of French origin, derived from a word meaning esteemed or loved.

It appears in both masculine and feminine use, though in English-speaking countries it has become predominantly a girl's name.

The accent mark over the final e is often retained to indicate pronunciation (ez-MAY), though the spelling Esme without the accent is also common.

The name gained literary visibility through J.D.

Salinger's story "For Esmé—with Love and Squalor."