Girl. Spanish. Derives from the Spanish word esmeralda, meaning "emerald". Esmeralda is one of the main characters in the 1831 novel "The Hunchback of Notre Dame", by Victor Hugo.

What does the name Esmeralda represent?

The name Esmeralda is a girl's name of Spanish, Portuguese origin meaning "emerald". Esmeralda came into use as an applied use of the Spanish word for emerald, esmeralda.

What is Esmeralda short for?

Esme is also used as a short form for the Spanish feminine name Esmeralda, meaning 'emerald'.