Emmeline

/EM-muh-leen/

Old High GermanGirl

Emmeline is an Old High German girl's name pronounced /EM-muh-leen/. Derived from the ancient Germanic element 'amal', representing a person who is industrious and hardworking.

Meaning of Emmeline

Derived from the ancient Germanic element 'amal', representing a person who is industrious and hardworking.

Emmeline is derived from the Old High German word 'amal', which translates to 'work', 'bravery', or 'diligence'. Historically, it emerged as a French diminutive form of Germanic names beginning with the Amal- prefix, representing the Amali dynasty of the Goths.

Origin
Old High German
Pronunciation
/EM-muh-leen/

Cultural background

While historically popular in medieval Europe, the name saw a revival in 19th-century England and remains a classic choice in English and French-speaking countries today.

Variations & nicknames

  • Emeline
  • Emmaline
  • Ameline
  • Emme
  • Emmy
  • Amalia

Famous people named Emmeline

Well-known namesakes — celebrities, historical figures and characters.

  • Emmeline Pankhurst

    Leader of the British suffragette movement who helped women win the right to vote.

    Politics · 1858–1928

  • Emmeline Pethick-Lawrence

    British women's rights activist and treasurer of the WSPU.

    Politics · 1867–1954

  • Emmeline Stuart-Wortley

    English poet and writer known for her travelogues.

    Literature · 1806–1855

  • Emmeline Lestrange

    The protagonist of the 1908 novel 'The Blue Lagoon' and its subsequent film adaptations.

    Literature · 1908–present

  • Emmeline Vance

    A member of the Order of the Phoenix in the Harry Potter series.

    Literature · 1990s–2000s

Frequently asked about Emmeline

What does Emmeline mean?
Emmeline is derived from the Germanic root 'amal', meaning 'work', 'labor', or 'industrious'.
How do you pronounce Emmeline?
It is typically pronounced 'EM-uh-leen' or 'EM-uh-line'.
Is Emmeline a boy or girl name?
Emmeline is traditionally used as a girl's name.
Is Emmeline a rare name?
It is considered a vintage, classic name that is less common than Emma or Emily but has seen a steady rise in use since the early 2000s.

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