Emmeline

Emmeline (Émmeline) is an English and French variant of the Old French name Emeline, which is a feminine form of Emil or its original form Aemilius, and traces back to the gentil name of the Aemilii.

What does the name Emmeline mean?

Emmeline (Émmeline) is an English and French variant of the Old French name Emeline, which is a feminine form of Emil or its original form Aemilius, and traces back to the gentil name of the Aemilii. The Aemilii were a very influential patrician family in the Roman Empire. The first name means 'the Imitator', 'the Competitor', 'the Brave', 'the Diligent', or sometimes 'the one descended from the Aemilii'. Its origins lie in Latin, derived from the word Æmŭlus or aemulus meaning 'eager', 'desirous', 'to emulate', 'to imitate', 'to strive', and 'to rival'. Furthermore, Emmeline is considered a newer spelling variant of the old German name Ameline, which is seen as a short form of Amalindis. The meaning is 'the brave shield-bearer' or 'the gentle Amalerin'. The family of the Aemilii, originally written as Aimilia, was one of the oldest and most influential patrician houses in ancient Rome. They are said to have originated during the reign of Numa Pompilius, the second king of Rome. For many decades, their members held the highest offices of the state. Other variants include Emmilia, Emmilie, Emmily, Emmeli, Emmely, Emmelia, Emmelie, Emmelina, and Emmelin.

Where does the name Emmeline come from?

Etymology Emmeline is a feminine first name of Old High German and Latin origin meaning 'the Imitator'. Old High German Gothic Latin

How do you pronounce Emmeline?

Sound & Pronunciation of Emmeline: The name Emmeline is designed to be four to three syllables and flows softly. In German pronunciation, it is usually spoken as 'Em-me-LI-ne' [ɛmɛˈliːnə], with the third syllable carrying the stress and providing a clear rhythmic guidance in the sound. The double 'm' ensures a gentle internal density. The ending '-ne' sounds bright and light. Emmeline thus appears feminine and elegant - sonorous, harmonious, and with delicate lightness.

When is the name day of Emmeline?

The name day of Emmeline is January 5, March 10, and May 22.

Popularity

Emmeline is a very popular first name in Germany. Currently, it ranks 1,921st in the list of the most common female baby names. Its best placement was in 2008 at 933rd. In the last ten years, Emmeline has been given as a first name about 100 times, placing it at 2,455th in the ten-year statistics. From 2010 to 2024, it ranks 2,604th.

Nicknames & pet names

Em / Emma / Emmi / Emmie

Similar first names

Famous people

• Emmeline de Mooij (Artist from the Netherlands)
• Emmeline Hawthorne (Actress from New Zealand)
• Emmeline Hill (Irish geneticist)
• Emmeline Lott (Writer from Great Britain)
• Emmeline Ndongue (French basketball player)
• Emmeline Pankhurst (English suffragette)
• Emmeline Stuart-Wortley (Writer from England)
• Emmeline Vance (Good witch from the Harry Potter world)
• Lady Emmeline Stuart-Wortley-Mackenzie (English poet)