What Does the Name Emily Mean
The name Emily comes from English roots and carries a meaning worth knowing. Read the full meaning and origin of Emily below, then browse real variants, short forms, and related names from the same family. Tap any name to copy it instantly.
Emily Name Meaning
English feminine form of Aemilius (see EMIL). 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; the princess Amelia Sophia...
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