Emily
The name Emily [ em-uh-lee ][1] is a female given name. It comes from the Roman name Aemilia. It is very popular in the English-speaking world. There ar…
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| Gender | Female |
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| Word/Name | Latin |
| Meaning | Rival |
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| Related names | Amelia, Amelie, Emilia, Emilie, Emma, Em, Emmy, |
The name Emily [ em-uh-lee ][1] is a female given name. It comes from the Roman name Aemilia. It is very popular in the English-speaking world. There are many famous people with the name Emily. Emily has been a popular name for baby girls for centuries and has been used in various cultures, each with its own interpretation. The name Emily is believed to have originated from the Latin name Aemilia, which meant "rival" or "emulating." During the Roman era, it was a common name among the aristocracy and was later adopted by the English. The name Emily has been associated with several meanings, with one of the most popular being "industrious" or "hardworking." This significance is rooted in the Latin word "aemulus," which means "rival" or "emulating." In ancient Rome, girls born into affluent families were given the name Aemilia, indicating the expectation that they would be diligent and hardworking.[2] This name was ranked #21 on the US Popular Female Names in 2021.[3]
It is also the name of a song on Joanna Newsom's album Ys.
The name has been used for Atlantic hurricanes.
People
- Emily O'Hara Ratajkowski，an American model and actress
- Emily Dickinson，an American poet
- Emily Brontë, an English novelist
References
- ↑ "Definition of Emily | Dictionary.com". www.dictionary.com. Retrieved 2023-03-29.
- ↑ "Emily name Meaning and Origin". babys.name. Archived from the original on 2023-03-29. Retrieved 2023-03-29.
- ↑ OACT. "Popular Baby Names". www.ssa.gov. Retrieved 2023-03-29.
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