Meaning: Whole; great
The story
Emma grew from Germanic names containing the element irmin, meaning whole or great. Medieval royal use and Jane Austen’s novel give it both historical and literary depth.
Nicknames
- Em
- Emmy
- Emmie
Spellings & variants
- Ema
- Emmy
- Emme
Popularity
Top 100
One of the 100 most popular names in the US.
Similar position in the latest US rankings
Style
Origins
Emma comes from German.
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