Esmeralda
What do you think of the name Esmeralda? Is it beautiful, or too frilly and tacky? And do you think it's usable, or is it too Notre Dame?
I personally love it as a name (partly because the Hunchback of Notre Dame is one of my favourite books) because I think it's beautiful and I love the way it sounds, but I'm kinda undecided about whether I would like it on a real person...
I personally love it as a name (partly because the Hunchback of Notre Dame is one of my favourite books) because I think it's beautiful and I love the way it sounds, but I'm kinda undecided about whether I would like it on a real person...
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I really like it. The meaning is lovely too. :-)
¡VIVA ESPAÑA!
¡VIVA ESPAÑA!
I love that name alot! And her nn would be Esmee (EZ-may).
It's really gorgeous. :D
Even though i think of Notre Dame, I think it's still usable!
It's really gorgeous. :D
Even though i think of Notre Dame, I think it's still usable!
I really like this name as well. I thinks it's beautiful. It does seem slightly frilly, but not in a bad way. I don't think it's tacky at all. It's an all around great name, imo.
and Esme is a great nn
I love it, along with Esperanza!
I think it's definetly useable... If only a mn.
I think it's definetly useable... If only a mn.
I feel exactly as you do! I love Hunchback and I think it's a beautiful name...I'm just fearful of saddling a RL girl with all those expectations. I mean, I know she's not going to be like Esmeralda in Hunchback, but still...I have a hard time picturing Esmeralda on a flesh-and-blood person. :o) HOWEVER, being the nn fiend that I am, ^_^ I've already considered using Esme as a nick. :oD
This message was edited 7/12/2006, 2:46 PM
It reminds me of my old Cabbage Patch Doll, Zara Esmerelda. :)
I think it's unusable as a FN, but I think it'd be fine as a MN. Personally, I don't really like it. It seems a little too dramatic and frilly to me. I have trouble picturing a young Esmeralda, but there are many nn possibilities. However, because they could go by Mera, Ally, or Alda (+ others) it all depends of whether or not you've got the guts to use it. No doubt it would be very refreshing.
This message was edited 7/12/2006, 1:50 PM
I actually love the name, but I would never use it. Partly because of Notre Dame.
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