Name: Emily
Ever wondered the meaning and origin of the name Emily?
Ever wondered the meaning and origin of the name Emily?
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- EM illy
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From a medieval form of the Latin name Aemilia, the feminine version of the old Roman family name Aemilius (probably from aemulus 'rival'). It was not common in the Middle Ages, but underwent a revival in the 19th century and is today an very common name. Emily Bronte, a 19th century poet and novelist, provides the best known association for this name.
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