English · Germanic

Emmeline

Pronounced EM-uh-leenShare

Meaning: Vigorous; unceasing

  • Girl
  • Familiar
  • 3 syllables

The story

A name brought to England through Norman French, from the Germanic amal family. Both -leen and -line pronunciations are used; parents can choose the family convention.

Popularity

Familiar

In the US top 1,000 — familiar, not everywhere.

Similar position in the latest US rankings

Style

Origins

Emmeline comes from English and Germanic.

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