English feminine form of Aemilius see Emil.

Meaning behind name emily. Submitted Names with emily in Meaning. We are making your names completely for free please share with your friends and family. To Strive Or Excel Or Rival.

Any masculine feminine unisex Usage language or place. Emilia however has the same Latin root as Emily. You can always tell her random fun facts.

French writer Emile Zola. Emily Name Meaning The meaning of Emily is Industrious Flatterer to Strive or Rival. 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.

Meaning of name Emily. Last ranked 3 in 2020. 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.

The princess Amelia Sophia 1711-1786 was commonly known as Emily in English even though Amelia is an unrelated name. She is very psychic and mentions that a lot. 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.

Meanings French Baby Names Meaning. 17K Census and. 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.