See the results of this poll: Would Esmond constantly be mistaken for Desmond?
Respondents: 29 (This poll is closed)
- Yes : 16 (55%)
- No: 13 (45%)
The D is pretty obvious I think.
I agree with this.
When speaking? I think yes. I’ve never heard of the name [name]Esmond[/name] before, so if someone introduced themselves and said, “[name]Hi[/name], I’m [name]Esmond[/name].” There’s a good chance I’d say, “[name]Desmond[/name]?”
Written it’s obviously pretty clear.
I was confused and thought you misspelled [name]Edmond[/name] or left the D off [name]Desmond[/name]
Maybe. But it wouldn’t be worth not using.
I like it. I think ABSOLUTELY he will get asked if his name is “[name]Edmund[/name]” or “[name]Desmond[/name],” but it’s nothing a clarification can’t fix. That said, anytime anyone says his name after the word “and,” it will sound like [name]Desmond[/name].
I think he will more likely be confused with [name]Edmund[/name], but overall, yes. My husband’s name is [name]Brendan[/name], seems obvious, but he gets [name]Brandon[/name] a lot and on a rare occasion, [name]Brennan[/name].
If it’s uncommon, it seems people will gravitate towards something common.
[name]Esmond[/name] reminds me too much of [name]Edmund[/name]! I think teachers/peers/etc. will definitely mistake the S for a D if they are not careful. [name]Edmund[/name] is not generally my favorite either… think [name]Shakespeare[/name]'s “[name]King[/name] Lear” (eek!).
On the other hand, [name]Desmond[/name] is nice! [name]Love[/name] the nickname [name]Dez[/name]. Super smooth and cool.
I voted no, by which I mean probably, but I don’t think it’s a big deal.
I think, yes it will, but only if they are familiar with the name [name]Desmond[/name]. I think [name]Esmond[/name] will be confused with [name]Esmeralda[/name], [name]Edmund[/name], etc.
Thanks, everyone. I’m not sure [name]Esmond[/name] will stick around, but I appreciate the feedback!