Emily (given name) explained

Emily
Gender:Female
Meaning:Rival

Emily is a feminine given name derived from the Roman family name "Aemilius", and is the feminine form of the name Emil.[1]

Popularity

Emily has been a 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. It held the position for over a decade as the most common name given to girls in the United States.[2] It has declined in usage in some countries but has remained a well-used name all over the world.

The popularity of the name in the 1990s and early years of the 21st century has given the name an everywoman image for women in their twenties. As a result, the name has recently been used for a number of characters in film and television productions such as Emily the Criminal and Emily in Paris.[3] The name has also been used in an internet meme that satirizes progressive young white women.[4]

Name variants

Alternate forms include:

People with the name

Academics

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Musicians

Sportswomen

Writers

Others

Fictional characters

See also

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Campbell. Mike. Meaning, origin and history of the name Emily. 2021-10-12. Behind the Name. en.
  2. http://www.ssa.gov/cgi-bin/popularnames.cgi Social Security Administration
  3. Web site: It's Time to Address the Emily in the Room . Petrarca . Emilia . 5 April 2023 . . 5 April 2023 .
  4. Web site: Emily BLM ACAB is Typing . 14 April 2021 . know your meme.com . Knowyourmeme.com . 5 April 2023 .

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