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Baby Name: Emma
Emma
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ORIGIN
Old German
MEANING
Whole, universal
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.
VARIATIONS
Emmet Emery
ALTERNATIVES
Ema
NICKNAMES
Emmie Em
FAMOUS Emmas
Emma Samms (British actress) Emma Watson (English actress) Emma Thompson (British actress)
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my name is emma !! lol xxx
11/2/2009 03:15:19 PM Report AbuseMy babay girl name is going to be Emma Sophia. I'm Italian and my husband is Mexican, we now live in California and we were looking for a name that was the same in English, Italian and Spanish and we felt in love with Emma :) We cannot wait to hold our sweet Emma Sophia!!!!!!
10/29/2009 03:36:42 PM Report AbuseI like it too.. It was my grandmother's name but she was of Irish decent..Add Anne and you get a Victorian timeless name: Emma Anne..that would be my choice..
10/15/2009 11:05:42 PM Report AbuseI have always loved the name Emma before it became very popular, I've liked since reading the Jane Austen book "Emma". Its a sweet name.
10/7/2009 08:42:25 PM Report Abuse