Emily (meaning and origin)

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Emily

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Meaning and origin
Emily is a English girl name. The meaning of the name is `Rival`.

Where is it used?
The name Emily is mainly used in English.

How do they say it elsewhere?
Emilie (In German)
�milie (In French)
Emilee (In English (Modern))
Emely (In English)

If it's too long people might use
In English: Em

See also
In Italian, Spanish, Portuguese and in Romanian: Emilia
In Italian, Spanish and in Portuguese: Emilio
In French: �mile
In English and in French: Emma
In English: Emmy (F)

Extra information:
From Old English.

What Emily`s say about their name

The best thing about the name Emily:
it sucks REALLY
The worst thing about the name:
EVERYTHING
If my name wasn`t Emily....:
I would love it
Extra information:
THE NAME EMILY SUCKS
The best thing about the name Emily:
Nothing bad rhymes with it. Only awesome people have this name.
The worst thing about the name:
That it isn't hyphinated
If my name wasn`t Emily....:
Courtney
Extra information:
I am the awesome
The best thing about the name Emily:
Its so common my friends just give me so many different nicknames (Emmy Em E Salge)
The worst thing about the name:
Its way to popular, but I go by Emmy or Em.
If my name wasn`t Emily....:
I would probably be named Shalynn
Extra information:
The best thing about the name Emily:
Everything. Emily's are amazing creatures and should be worshiped.
The worst thing about the name:
there are two types of emily... good... and EVIL
If my name wasn`t Emily....:
i would have to commit suicide... or become a goathearder
Extra information:
if your name is not emily, i hope you die...t healthily so you have a long life...
The best thing about the name Emily:
It is very rare.
The worst thing about the name:
Some people question if it is even a real word, it is just so rare.
If my name wasn`t Emily....:
I would have a more common name, as there are none more rare.
Extra information:
It is very rare. And also. I am cool.
The best thing about the name Emily:
the best thing about my name is that no one in my class has the name so it makes me feel very unique
The worst thing about the name:
to me personally nothing is wrong with the emily it is very pretty and everyone wants my name EVERYONE!!!!!!!
If my name wasn`t Emily....:
i woould be really upset and i probably would have my name changed
Extra information:
the name emily is awesome
The best thing about the name Emily:
the best!!!! thing is that its my name and i love it its awesome and i am sooo awesome lol
The worst thing about the name:
to common and i like to stand out the crowd (very outgoing)
If my name wasn`t Emily....:
if it wasnt i could possibly be named something else! arggghhhh
Extra information:
no just that IM AWESOME!
The best thing about the name Emily:
It sounds very cheerful and very pretty. i love my name.
The worst thing about the name:
Its to common!
If my name wasn`t Emily....:
well i can't imagine it being anything else. but if it wasn't my name i'd change it!
Extra information:
it means industrious, adored one, eager and adventurous, admiring, hardworking, ect...
The best thing about the name Emily:
Its very pretty. i love the name and its easy pronounce. It's been a beautiful name through out the ages. its an awseome name.
The worst thing about the name:
Its to popular.
If my name wasn`t Emily....:
I wouldn't be me. i can't imagine my name being anything else.
Extra information:
my name means industrious and eager. Love that thats a big part of who i am and its a very cheerful name. Thats a huge part of who i am! its the perfect name to fit a cheerful person!
The best thing about the name Emily:
It's pretty, and so girlie just love it!
The worst thing about the name:
Everyone my age has the same name, (but still love it!)
If my name wasn`t Emily....:
I wouldn't be Emily i'd have another name, shame that!
Extra information:
Love the name EMILY loads it just sounds so great and suits people really well, Woop!
The best thing about the name Emily:
its sick.
The worst thing about the name:
how most people have the name, i'm changing it to 'emilee' when im older!
If my name wasn`t Emily....:
Tilly,lilly,helena or Letucie
Extra information:
The best thing about the name Emily:
It's simple and can be easily pronounced
The worst thing about the name:
It's common
If my name wasn`t Emily....:
I would have another name
Extra information:
When I was little I didn't think Emily was a grown-up name
The best thing about the name Emily:
That people know how to spell it, or miss pronounced.
The worst thing about the name:
That its shit, too many eople have it
If my name wasn`t Emily....:
i would love life!
Extra information:
I wish it was Leala or Ruby.
The best thing about the name Emily:
It's ladylike, pretty and sexy.
The worst thing about the name:
lots of other people have it too!
If my name wasn`t Emily....:
It wouldn't feel like me!
Extra information:
I love my name!
The best thing about the name Emily:
It's easy to say.
The worst thing about the name:
It's too short.
If my name wasn`t Emily....:
My name would be Emilia. It will be in three years.
Extra information:
When I was little I was sure that Emily must have been a nickname for something prettier. I was disappointed when I realised it wasn't. Well, I'll be Emilia soon. Then Emily will be my nickname.
The best thing about the name Emily:
There are so many nicknames that I have it is very hard 2 keep track.
The worst thing about the name:
a lot of ppl have the name emily.
If my name wasn`t Emily....:
I would wish it was
Extra information:
The best thing about the name Emily:
My daughter is Emily..I love the name Emily....she loves her name.
The worst thing about the name:
EVERY single girl in her awana class (all 6 of them) were Emily.
If my name wasn`t Emily....:
I wanted her name to be Allison but couldnt pick a middle name and made it Emily Allison
Extra information:
I LOVE the name Emily..I only knew a couple of Emilys growing up. I knew it was a common name...I knew it was number 1....but I hadnt MET many EMilys...I kind of wish Id been more original now..but she loves it.
The best thing about the name Emily:
It sounds cooool...
The worst thing about the name:
Loads of people have the same name :(
If my name wasn`t Emily....:
I don't know! It depends what my other name would be.
Extra information:
I was nearly called Florence. Florence is better than Emily but I wouldn't ever change my name.
The best thing about the name Emily:
It fits me just right.
The worst thing about the name:
Growing up I didn't know any other Emily's. Now I here my name yelled in grocery stores and shoping malls.
If my name wasn`t Emily....:
I's wish it was
Extra information:
The best thing about the name Emily:
nothing i dont like itt i hate my name.....!!!!!uhgggg..!!
The worst thing about the name:
everyone has the same name and i hate that...!!!
If my name wasn`t Emily....:
i really like unique names like maura, anabelli, araneli, marlen...
Extra information:
if i kud change my name i would theres just tooo MANY EMILYS.....!!!!!!!!!
The best thing about the name Emily:
no one even misspells my name.
The worst thing about the name:
nothing. i like it with my middle name.. emily laci. it's just a really common first name.
If my name wasn`t Emily....:
i'd be cheyenne.
Extra information:
nopee :)
The best thing about the name Emily:
EVERYTHING, THE NAME EMILY IS JUST AMAZINGGGGG!
The worst thing about the name:
THERES NOTHING WRONG WITH THE NAME EMILY! NEVER WILL BE, ITS PERFECT IN EVERYWAY
If my name wasn`t Emily....:
I WOULD BE EMILIE
Extra information:
SOMETIMES I WISH I WAS CALLED EMILY IN MY AFTERLIFE.
The best thing about the name Emily:
its not very common in PA, so it RockZ
The worst thing about the name:
NOTHING
If my name wasn`t Emily....:
idk.... i love my name!
Extra information:
im proud to be an Emily.
The best thing about the name Emily:
everyone likes it, and thinks it suits me
The worst thing about the name:
EVERYONE has the name Emily. It's plain, boring, and unoriginal
If my name wasn`t Emily....:
people would probably stop mixing me up with other emilys
Extra information:
The best thing about the name Emily:
it is just a great name to have
The worst thing about the name:
if your name is not Emily, you should be jealous
If my name wasn`t Emily....:
I would not change my name to anything else
Extra information:
the name Emily makes me who I am today!
The best thing about the name Emily:
how long its been around for
The worst thing about the name:
nothing nothing at all!
If my name wasn`t Emily....:
it would be amber
Extra information:
i always love my name i think its pretty!
The best thing about the name Emily:
ok i think people know my name is Emily i love the name because it sounds so awesome and for peeps with the name emily i love all ya
The worst thing about the name:
that every one calls me em or em em i hate it
If my name wasn`t Emily....:
i would beg my mom to change my name
Extra information:
o and for you people whos name is emily do they ever call you lime or limey because people call me that???
The best thing about the name Emily:
It just sounds good.
The worst thing about the name:
So. Common.
If my name wasn`t Emily....:
It'd be Elizabeth. D=
Extra information:
I love my name, as much as I say I hate it because it's so common. It's definitely better than Elizabeth, anyways.
The best thing about the name Emily:
its just SO COOL!!!
The worst thing about the name:
y does there have 2 b something wrong w/ it?
If my name wasn`t Emily....:
then i would nt b typing this so...
Extra information:
just the fact that... THE NAME EMILY IS LIKE AWESOME!!! :)
The best thing about the name Emily:
It's such a nice, simple name.
The worst thing about the name:
It's so common! I know so many people called Emily.
If my name wasn`t Emily....:
It would probably be Emma, I wouldn't want to change it.
Extra information:
NO
The best thing about the name Emily:
The best thing is that its short and cool.
The worst thing about the name:
pretty much nothing
If my name wasn`t Emily....:
i dont know what i would do with my life but it wouldnt be to pretty jk jk
Extra information:
I love y name!!!!
The best thing about the name Emily:
It is good and easy to spell unless people spell it like really weird!
The worst thing about the name:
nothing it is a great name
If my name wasn`t Emily....:
i'd die!
Extra information:
i heard the name Emily means eager and adventurous. That explains me!!
The best thing about the name Emily:
It's BEAUTIFUL!
The worst thing about the name:
NOTHING!
If my name wasn`t Emily....:
I'd change it legally to Emily!
Extra information:
It's popular because it is so beautiful, classy and appeals to people on SO many levels! People who say otherwise are just jealous!
The best thing about the name Emily:
I think the articulation of my name is just beautiful.
The worst thing about the name:
nothing.
If my name wasn`t Emily....:
I'd cry
Extra information:
The best thing about the name Emily:
Pretty to write, pretty to look at, its has a nice flow to it, although its been no.1 you dont come across a lot of us
The worst thing about the name:
The name is fine its the people who cant seem to spell a simple 5 letter word
If my name wasn`t Emily....:
Then i would be called a different name
Extra information:
Emilys rock
The best thing about the name Emily:
Its real fun to write
The worst thing about the name:
its too common... i like to b different
If my name wasn`t Emily....:
i would wont it to be yasmine or holly
Extra information:
im proud to b an emily and we have a lot of ways to spell our name
The best thing about the name Emily:
it is realy popular
The worst thing about the name:
you can get mistaken for a nother emily
If my name wasn`t Emily....:
if my name wasn't called emily i would call me Jasmine
Extra information:
its realy good to be called emily
The best thing about the name Emily:
it's easy to pronounce
The worst thing about the name:
too many people with this name
If my name wasn`t Emily....:
i'd be sad
Extra information:
sometimes i wish my name was spelled emilie
The best thing about the name Emily:
everyone loves the name. lots of nicknames, and its so good when u want 2 sound snobby.
The worst thing about the name:
too many people named it
If my name wasn`t Emily....:
then i wouldnt be who i am today
Extra information:
na not really lol love mrs emily russell
The best thing about the name Emily:
It's a lovely old-fashioned name that belonged to many of my female forbears. I didn't meet many other Emilys when I was growing up though it's popular now! There are heaps of cool songs about Emilys too!
The worst thing about the name:

If my name wasn`t Emily....:

Extra information:
The best thing about the name Emily:
I love my daughter Emily, everyone says the name sounds nice
The worst thing about the name:

If my name wasn`t Emily....:

Extra information:
The best thing about the name Emily:
Its a pretty name.
The worst thing about the name:
Going to the store and getting confused by parents admonishing their little girls.
If my name wasn`t Emily....:
Dunno...
Extra information:
The best thing about the name Emily:
it is popular
The worst thing about the name:
some people
If my name wasn`t Emily....:
yes
Extra information:
The best thing about the name Emily:
I can always find personalized items preprinted up since it is such a common name
The worst thing about the name:
It is such a common name that I share with so many people. It seems that so many people are naming their daughters Emily now as I hear it a lot when I go out
If my name wasn`t Emily....:

Extra information:
My mother got original with my older sisters name and I wish she would have been original with my name, too.
The best thing about the name Emily:
Tons of nicknames!
The worst thing about the name:
Can't think of any
If my name wasn`t Emily....:
The simon and garfunkel song... Ma named me after that
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The best thing about the name Emily:
You don't run the risk of having people give you too many nicknames!
The worst thing about the name:

If my name wasn`t Emily....:

Extra information:
The best thing about the name Emily:
It never gets mispronounced or misspelled. People always tell me they like my name.
The worst thing about the name:
It's the #1 most common name, year after year.
If my name wasn`t Emily....:

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The best thing about the name Emily:
There is nothing. I dislike my name with a passion.
The worst thing about the name:
I cannot even go to the store without hearing at least one mother yelling at their little girl named Emily.
If my name wasn`t Emily....:

Extra information:
The best thing about the name Emily:
its a very pretty name
The worst thing about the name:
EVERYONE has the name Emily it seems like, i graduated with 6 other Emily's just in a high school class of 200!
If my name wasn`t Emily....:
no, its very me
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The best thing about the name Emily:
I think it is a pretty name that is classic. It fits a person of all ages and never goes out of style!
The worst thing about the name:
Nothing!
If my name wasn`t Emily....:
I don't think so.
Extra information:
The best thing about the name Emily:
I love my name,its common and very pretty
The worst thing about the name:
its gets kinda old after a while but then i love it all over again
If my name wasn`t Emily....:
no
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More `Emily` links
Emily as abbreviation
Actors named Emily
Emily in the encyclopedia

Statistics for Emily

Emily appears in 2007`s top-1000 name list at rank 1. In the last 128 years Emily has occupied a spot in the top 1000 without interruptions. The name reached the top-100 20 times and reached the top-10 16 times. 2007 was a `top year` for the name Emily. (Based on 128 years of name history) In that year it ranked #1. Our records go back to 1880

Year	Rank	Rank
2007	1
2006	1
2005	1
2004	1
2003	1
2002	1
2001	1
2000	1
1999	1
1998	1
1997	1
1996	1
1995	3
1994	3
1993	5
1992	7
1991	10
1990	12
1980	31
1970	173
1960	251
1950	202
1940	164
1930	153
1920	119
1910	110
1900	105
1890	86
1880	100