The nameEmmeline
Emmeline is an old girl's name that came back in France in the 1980s and 1990s.
- Girl's name
- Germanic
Meaning
It comes from Germanic, probably from amal, "work, energy", or ermen, "great".
Origin
Germanic, through Norman French.
History
Already given in the early 20th century, Emmeline came back in France in the 1980s and peaked at the end of that decade, alongside Émeline. It is rare today.
Famous people named Emmeline
- Emmeline Pankhurst, British suffragette
Popularity of the name Emmeline
Emmeline in France
Emmeline was most popular in France in the 1980s, with 590 births over the decade, 33% of all recorded babies named Emmeline. Half of all babies named Emmeline in France were born before 1990.
Variants and related names
Emmeline in our baby name lists
Frequently asked questions
What does the name Emmeline mean?
It comes from Germanic, probably from amal, "work, energy", or ermen, "great".
What is the origin of the name Emmeline?
Germanic, through Norman French.
Is Emmeline a girl's or a boy's name?
Emmeline is a girl's name.
What are the variants of the name Emmeline?
Variants and related names of Emmeline include Emelyne.
Who are famous people named Emmeline?
Emmeline Pankhurst, British suffragette.