Esmond
[ˈɛz.mənd]Meaning
a variant of a name meaning 'grace' or 'protection'
Background Story
The name Esmond has Anglo-Saxon origins and is derived from Old English elements meaning 'grace' and 'protection'. It is used in various literary works and is notable in the writings of author William Makepeace Thackeray, specifically in his novel 'The History of Pendennis'.
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