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Meaning behind name emily. Emily was derived from the Roman name Aemilia which may have evolved from the Latin word aemulus meaning hardworking or rival Amelia although similar has separate origins it was derived from the Germanic name Amalia. Emily Name Meaning The meaning of Emily is Industrious Flatterer to Strive or Rival. Looking for the perfect name.

Select filters then press SEARCH below Gender. In the English-speaking world it was not common until after the German House of Hanover came to the British throne in the 18th century. English cognate of the Latin Aemilia which is from Aemilius an old Roman family name probably derived from aemulus trying to equal or excel rival.

Origin of the name Emily. The name Emily is primarily a female name of English origin that means To Strive Or Excel Or Rival. This is a list of submitted names in which the meaning contains the keyword emily.

To Strive Or Excel Or Rival. Submitted Names with emily in Meaning. She is very psychic and mentions that a lot.

Emilia however has the same Latin root as Emily. The name Emily is a girls name of Latin origin meaning rival. Emily is the English version of the Latin name Aemilia which is the feminine form of the Old Roman family name Aemilius from the Latin aemulus meaning imitating rivaling striving to excel.

See the popularity of the girls name Emily-Grace over time plus its meaning origin common sibling names and more in BabyCenters Baby Names tool. English form of the Latin name Aemilia. English form of Iohannes the Latin form of the Greek name Ἰωάννης Ioannes itself derived from the Hebrew name יוחנן Yochanan meaning Yahweh is gracious from the roots יו yo referring to the Hebrew God and חנן chanan meaning to be gracious.