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Origin: German

Meaning: Esteemed; To love

Show baby how much they are loved with the sweet name Ismay. Of French origin, Ismay is gender neutral and means “esteemed” or “to love,” acting as a lifelong reminder for baby of how they are cherished. Ismay also has some English origins and is often linked to the ancient Germanic moniker Ismagin. It can also be spelled as Esme and can be shortened to Izzy as a doting nickname.