Emily or Emilly?
Two spellings, side by side.
Emily and Emilly 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 Emilly with "An English variant that represents beauty and intelligence. It is a modern spelling of a classic name meaning industrious or striving". 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 | Emilly |
|---|---|---|
| Meaning | Emily comes from the Roman family name Aemilius, probably from the Latin aemulus, meaning 'rival' or 'eager to excel'. | An English variant that represents beauty and intelligence. It is a modern spelling of a classic name meaning industrious or striving. |
| Origin | Latin | English |
| Gender | Girl | Girl |
| Written | — | — |
| Say it | E-mily | E-milly |
| Popularity | Very popular | Less often searched here |
Questions about Emily and Emilly
Is Emily or Emilly more common?
Emily is more often searched and saved on this site; Emilly is also used.
Do Emily and Emilly mean the same?
Emily: "Emily comes from the Roman family name Aemilius, probably from the Latin aemulus, meaning 'rival' or 'eager to excel'". Emilly: "An English variant that represents beauty and intelligence. It is a modern spelling of a classic name meaning industrious or striving".
How do you say Emily?
In parts: E-mily. Emilly is said the same way.
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