Is Emily an Italian name?

The name is popular all over Europe and the Americas. The corresponding masculine name is Emilio. Emily is the English form of the Italian name. Eh-meal-ya or Em-i-lee-a is a Raushian name.
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What nationality is the name Emily?

The name may come from the Latin word aemulus meaning “rival,” or the Greek term aimylos meaning “wily” or “persuasive.” Origin: The Latin name Aemilia became Emilia in Italian, and Emily in English. Gender: Emily is traditionally a feminine name. Emil and Emilio are available as masculine alternatives.
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How rare is the name Emily?

Emily was the 21st most popular girls name and 10736th most popular boys name. In 2021 there were 6,541 baby girls and only 6 baby boys named Emily. 1 out of every 272 baby girls and 1 out of every 310,108 baby boys born in 2021 are named Emily.
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What country is the name Emily most popular in?

Emily has been a hugely popular name in the English-speaking world, ranking among the most popular names in the United States, Canada, the United Kingdom, Ireland, Australia, and New Zealand.
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Is Emily a German name?

In German Baby Names the meaning of the name Emily is: From the Roman family name Aemilius, meaning 'industrious. ' Also a From the Old German Amalburga, meaning labour and the Latin Aemilia.
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Is Emily an Irish name?

Emily is Irish Girl name and meaning of this name is "Competitor, Industrious".
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What is a good middle name for Emily?

Emily works well with all kinds of names including flower names such as Rose, short names like Ava and longer girls' names like Charlotte. You could also opt for something a little more unusual like Skye or Coco.
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Is Emily a strong name?

Emily is a strong and gentle name that comes from the original medieval Roman name Aemilius. It translates best as "rival" or "to emulate."
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Is Emily an old fashioned name?

What Does Emily Mean? Though old-fashioned to some, Emily is a timeless name derived from the Roman family name Aemilius, an elite and influential family in ancient Rome. The name was taken from the Germanic name Amalia.
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Is the name Emily Scottish?

3. Emily. Emily has moved from second place to third as the most popular baby girl name in Scotland. The name is of Latin origin, meaning rival and hardworking.
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What is the personality of a girl named Emily?

Emily is a name that implies a pioneering spirit. You are a natural born leader, highly focused, and achievement oriented. Enduring hardship to try out new things come naturally to you. It frustrates you to do too many unimportant activities.
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Is Emily an Arabic name?

Emily is baby girl name mainly popular in Muslim religion and its main origin is Arabic. Emily name meanings is Eager, Flower, Hardworking. People search this name as How to pronounce emily. Emily is written in Urdu, Hindi, Arabic, Bangla as إيميلي, एमिली, إيميلي, এমিলি.
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Are Emma and Emily the same name?

The name Emma is primarily a female name of Latin origin that means Universal. Emma is often used as a name on its own or as the diminutive form of Emily. Common nicknames include Em and Emmy. The popularity of the name Emma began in the UK and made its way to the US in the 1990s.
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Is Emily short for Amelia?

The name Amelia is of Latin origin. The root of this name is Amal, which means "work." In this case, when translated, "work" refers to industriousness and fertility rather than labor. Like Amelia, modified versions of this name have been commonly used for centuries. These diminutive forms include Amy, Emma, and Emily.
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Is Emily a good name for a girl?

Emily is a girl's name of Latin origin. Derived from the Roman namesake "Aemilia," it has several meanings, including "rival," "laborious," and "eager." Emily is a popular choice for girls worldwide and regularly features among the top-ranked names.
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Why Is Emily in Paris called Emily?

Emily in Paris is an American comedy-drama television series created by Darren Star for Netflix. Set and filmed in Paris, the series stars Lily Collins as the eponymous Emily, an American who moves to France to provide an American point of view to Savoir, a French marketing firm.
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How do you pronounce Emily in Paris?

"Friendly reminder Emily in Paris is supposed to be pronounced with a French accent so 'Emily' and 'Paris' rhyme," the streamer wrote in a tweet at the time.
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How popular is the name Emily in the UK?

In England and Wales, Emily reached its highest rank of #1 in 2003 and 2004, though its highest birth count was in 1999 when it ranked #2 with 6760 births. It has been in the top 5 consistently for the last 18 years. In Scotland, Emily peaked at #2 in 2012 with 489 births.
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Who is the most famous Emily?

Emily Dickinson is the most famous person named Emily.
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