Emma

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Originally a shortened form of the medieval names Irmgard and Ermintrude that was introduced to Britain by the Normans. Used by English writer Jane Austen for the title character of her 19th century novel that was adapted into a movie in 1996. Also the name of Rachel's baby on the TV show "Friends." Listed among the top 100 since 1973 and is often combined with other names such as Emma Justine, Emma Marie, and Emma Rose. , Universal

Popularity: Girls Ranked #3 in 2010; See More Popularity Rankings
Origin: Old German; Teutonic
Gender: Unisex
Meaning Tags: Celestial; + Add a Meaning Tag
Variations: Emery +; Emmet +; + Add a Variation
Alternative Spellings: Ema +; + Add an Alternative
Nicknames: Em +; Emmie +; + Add a Nickname
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Famous Emmas: EMMA STONE; Emma Samms (British actress); Emma Thompson (British actress); Emma Watson (English actress); + Add a Famous Emma
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Comments (11)

missheathernichole11 wrote:

We named our daughter Emma Lee, like "Emily", but Lee is her middle name. I liked Emily Rose, but that creepy devil movie came out right before she was born and I just couldn't do it.

1/25/2012 01:08:45 PM Report Abuse

anonymous wrote:

We named our daughter Emma Sophie. We had to consider easy name since we are Polish, so the name had to be easily pronounced both in English and Polish. Also we have long, difficult to pronounce las name. We get a lot of compliments on her name. We love it!

1/4/2012 12:44:27 PM Report Abuse

chastityk841 wrote:

we are naming our daughter Emma Jane!!!

12/28/2011 10:26:27 PM Report Abuse

ashleydanielle303 wrote:

Im thinking of naming my daughter who is due Feb. 26th Emma which is my great grandmothers name but i am conflicted because i do not want to give her a name that is too popular with my name being Ashley i know how frustrating it can be having three classmates with the same name tell me what you think

12/19/2011 11:09:00 PM Report Abuse

krcaudle12 wrote:

my 5 month old baby girl is Emery Kaylen - my husband and I were married at a country club in town called Emerywood :) special meaning for us!

10/23/2011 07:39:23 AM Report Abuse