Emelie

Emelie is a girl's name that carries the meanings 'the brave', 'the capable', or 'the energetic'. It represents the Swedish variant of the name Emilie.

What does the name Emelie mean?

The name Emelie, used for girls, means 'the brave', 'the capable', or 'the energetic'. It is considered the Swedish form of the name Emilie and has its roots in the Latin language. The name derives from the Latin term aemulus, which means 'rivaling' or 'imitating'. Additionally, the name can also be traced back to the ancient Roman family name Aemilier, which belonged to one of the most prominent patrician families in ancient Rome. The female original form is Aemilia, which in this context means 'the one descended from the Aemilii'. Variations of the name include the French Emilie and the Italian and Spanish Emilia. In the USA, Emely is common, while in the English-speaking world, the forms Emily or even Miley are more frequently used.

Where does the name Emelie come from?

The girl's name Emelie has its roots in the Swedish region, but the origin of the word lies in the Latin language. The name can be derived from the Latin word 'aemulus', which means 'rivaling' or 'imitating'. Furthermore, the first name could also trace back to the Roman family name Aemilier. The term aemulus stands for 'rivaling, imitating' in Middle High German. Languages: Swedish, Scandinavian.

How do you pronounce Emelie?

The pronunciation of the name Emelie is soft and flowing, usually as 'E-me-lie' [ˈeːməli] or [eˈmeːli]. The name begins with a clear E sound, and the syllables connect gently with each other. The ending '-ie' sounds friendly. Emelie radiates elegance and modernity – a name with harmonious presence and clear lines.

When is the name day of Emelie?

The name day for Emelie is celebrated on January 5.

Popularity

In Germany, Emelie is a very sought-after first name. Currently, it ranks 252nd on the list of the most common female first names. Its best placement was in 2005, reaching 115th place. In the last ten years, Emelie has been chosen as a first name about 3,500 times, placing it 186th in the ten-year statistics. Between 2010 and 2024, it ranks 176th.

Nicknames & pet names

Amelia / Elemie / Elli / Em / Embear / Emchen / Eme / Emel / Ememlie / Emi / Emi-chan / Emika / Emil / Emli / Emma / Emme / Emmefly / Emmi / Emmie / Ems / Emse / Emy / Enemie / Iguelie / Liena / Melli / Smiel / Ömmela

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Famous people

• Emelie Almesjö (Swedish football player)
• Emelie Berggren (Swedish ice hockey player)
• Emelie Flygare-Carlen (Swedish writer)
• Emelie Irewald (Swedish singer)
• Emelie Larsson (Swedish biathlete)
• Emelie Lennartsson (Swedish badminton player)
• Emelie Lindström (Swedish floorball player)
• Emelie Norenberg (Swedish musician)
• Emelie O'Konor (ice hockey player from Sweden)
• Emelie Öhrstig (Swedish cyclist)
• Emelie Ölander (Swedish football player)
• Emelie Rosenqvist (Swedish actress)
• Emelie Sandé (MBE is a Scottish soul and R&B singer)
• Emelie Schepp (author of crime novels)
• Emelie Sederholm (American singer)
• Emelie Tina Forsberg (a Swedish athlete specializing in trail running and ski mountaineering)
• Emelie Wikström (Alpine ski racer from Sweden)