Emmilie

Emmilie is a modern English variant of the name Emilie, which is considered the female form of Emil and its original form Aemilius. The name has its roots in the gentil name of the Aemilii.

What does the name Emmilie mean?

The name Emmilie is a contemporary English variation of Emilie, which represents the female counterpart of Emil or its original form Aemilius. It is derived from the gentil name of the Aemilii, an influential patrician family in ancient Rome. The meaning of the name includes terms like 'the brave', 'the rival', 'the capable', 'the imitator', or 'the one descending from the Aemilii'. Its roots lie in Latin, where the word Æmŭlus or aemulus stands for qualities such as 'eager', 'desirous', 'to emulate', 'to imitate', 'to compete', and 'to rival'. The Aemilii, originally spelled Aimilia, were among the oldest and most influential patrician houses in Rome and likely emerged during the reign of Numa Pompilius, the second king of Rome. For many centuries, their members held the highest offices in the state. Various variants include Emmilia, Emmily, Emmeli, Emmely, Emmelia, Emmelie, Emmelin, Emmelina, and Emmeline.

Where does the name Emmilie come from?

The name Emmilie has Latin roots and means 'the brave'. The Latin

How do you pronounce Emmilie?

Emmilie is pronounced similarly to 'Emi-lie'.

When is the name day of Emmilie?

The name days for Emmilie are January 5, March 10, and May 22.

Popularity

In Germany, Emmilie is a rare first name. In 2023, it ranked 5,633rd on the list of the most popular female baby names. The best ranking was achieved in 2022 with 3,777th place. Over the last ten years, Emmilie has been chosen as a first name about 30 times, placing it 5,157th in the ten-year statistics. From 2010 to 2024, it ranks 5,387th.

Nicknames & pet names

Emma / Emmi