Emerson

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A surname derived from a medieval personal name. Possibly given during the 19th century in honor of poet and essayist, Ralph Waldo Emerson, leader of the transcendentalist movement. George Emerson, the principal male character in E. M. Forster's 1908 novel, "A Room with a View," is another literary namesake. Ranks highly as a girl's name.

Popularity: Boys Ranked #432 in 2010; Girls Ranked #315 in 2010; See More Popularity Rankings
Origin: English; Old German
Gender: Unisex
Meaning Tags: Emotions; Flowers, Plants & Trees; Man or Male; Traits & Characteristics; + Add a Meaning Tag
Variations: America +; Emerson +; Emery +; + Add a Variation
Alternative Spellings: Amaury +; Amery +; Emersen +; Emmerson +; Emmyrson +; Emory +; Emyrson +; + Add an Alternative
Nicknames: Em +; Emery +; Emmie +; + Add a Nickname
Personality: Creative; Artistic; + Add a Personality Trait
Famous Emersons: Keith Emerson (musician); Emerson Fittipaldi (Brazilian race car driver); Ralph Waldo Emerson; + Add a Famous Emerson
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