Emily or Emilie?
Two spellings, side by side.
Emily and Emilie are two spellings of the same sound. Emily is listed with the meaning "Emily comes from the Roman family name Aemilius, probably from the Latin aemulus, meaning 'rival' or 'eager to excel'" and Emilie with "Ambitious; german form of emily; flattering". Emily is the more searched spelling on this site. Pick the one that matches how the name is written in your language, or is easiest to read where you live.
| Detail | Emily | Emilie |
|---|---|---|
| Meaning | Emily comes from the Roman family name Aemilius, probably from the Latin aemulus, meaning 'rival' or 'eager to excel'. | Ambitious; german form of emily; flattering |
| Origin | Latin | French |
| Gender | Girl | Girl |
| Written | — | — |
| Say it | E-mily | E-mi-lie |
| Popularity | Very popular | Less often searched here |
Questions about Emily and Emilie
Is Emily or Emilie more common?
Emily is more often searched and saved on this site; Emilie is also used.
Do Emily and Emilie mean the same?
Emily: "Emily comes from the Roman family name Aemilius, probably from the Latin aemulus, meaning 'rival' or 'eager to excel'". Emilie: "Ambitious; german form of emily; flattering".
How do you say Emily?
In parts: E-mily. Emilie is said the same way.
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