Esme
Beloved, in French
Esme is a given name, used for both males and females, though now predominantly feminine in English-speaking countries.
It derives from an Old French word meaning esteemed or loved.
The name gained literary cachet through J.D.
Salinger's short story "For Esmé—with Love and Squalor."
- nicknameInformal substitute name
- femininePertaining to women
- vintageQuality from past eras
- literaryOf written works
French · elegant · romantic · classic · rare · uncommon · distinctive · refined
One who is treasured
- lovedFelt strong affection for
- esteemedGreatly respected, admired
- emeraldGreen precious beryl
- preciousHighly esteemed, greatly valued
treasured · cherished · adored · dear · affection · endearment · jewel · gem
- GlassCommon English surname
- SeymourEnglish male name
- novellaShort fictional book
- characterNature, symbol, or role
squalor · love · epigraph · dedication · soldier · wartime · WWII · innocence
Irish surname
- vampireBlood-drinking undead creature
- matriarchFemale family leader
- adoptiveLegally taking as one's own
- CarlisleNorthern English border city
compassionate · nurturing · protective · immortal · coven · supernatural · Stephenie Meyer · caretaker
Esmé
literary · French · elegant · romantic · classic · rare · uncommon · distinctive · refined · sophisticated
beloved
One who is treasured
precious · treasured · cherished · adored · dear · affection · endearment · jewel · gem · Spanish
Franny
character · squalor · love · epigraph · dedication · soldier · wartime · WWII · innocence · spiritual
Cullen
Irish surname
- vampireBlood-drinking undead creature
- matriarchFemale family leader
- adoptiveLegally taking as one's own
Carlisle · compassionate · nurturing · protective · immortal · coven · supernatural · Stephenie Meyer · caretaker · gentle