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Ezmie

♀ Girl

Pronounced EZ-mee /ˈɛz.mi/Medium

Meaning: A modern spelling of Esme, from Old French esme, 'esteemed; beloved' (past participle of esmer, 'to esteem'). Esme travelled from France to Scotland in the sixteenth century and has been revived in Britain and America.Low

In 30 seconds: A tender little name: Ezmie spells Esme, 'esteemed; beloved' (said 'EZ-mee'). Two soft beats.
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Origin LowFrench, English
MeaningA modern spelling of Esme, from Old French esme, 'esteemed; beloved' (past participle of esmer, 'to esteem'). Esme travelled from France to Scotland in the sixteenth century and has been revived in Britain and America.
U.S. rank (2024)#13971 ↗ Rising
2024 U.S. births6 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)
Peak year2014
Total births (all-time)≈ 12

History & Origin

Ezmie spells Esme, from the Old French esme, 'esteemed; beloved'. The name crossed to Scotland in the sixteenth century with Esme Stuart and was long used for both sexes there; today it is chiefly a girls' name, revived in Britain and America. The Z spelling is a modern phonetic touch (said 'EZ-mee').

It appears only rarely in the U.S. Rare, tender, and vintage-modern.

Did you know? Esme means 'esteemed; beloved' in Old French and came to Scotland with a French-raised cousin of James VI. Ezmie is the modern phonetic spelling, keeping the same warm meaning (said 'EZ-mee').
Overall data confidence 50%
References — Ezmie — Esme spelling; Old French 'esteemed; beloved'

Variations

EsmeEsmeeEzmae

Nicknames

EzMimi

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Ezmie mean?

Ezmie spells Esme, from Old French for 'esteemed; beloved'.

How do you pronounce Ezmie?

It's said EZ-mee /ˈɛz.mi/ — two syllables, stress on the first.

Is Ezmie a boy or girl name?

Ezmie is used as a girl's name; Esme was historically used for both in Scotland.

How popular is Ezmie?

Ezmie is a rare spelling for girls in the U.S.

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