Names That Mean Rival
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Emily
Feminine variation of Emil, Latin
"rival"
Emily may have dropped somewhat in the current standings, but it was the most popular girls' name for over a decade because it appeals on many levels: Emily is feminine, classic, simple, pretty, and…
Emilia
Feminine variation of Emil, Latin
"rival"
Emilia is the feminine form of the Roman clan name Aemilius, which derived from the Latin aemulus , meaning "rival." In Shakespeare’s Othello , Emilia is the wife of Iago and confidante of Desdemona.…
Emilio
Spanish and Italian variation of Emil
"rival"
Dashing and suave, with a hint of poetry and gentleness, Emilio is an appealing and international choice. A solid favorite in Italy, it is also on the rise in the US, France, Austria, and the UK.…
Emiliana
Italian variation of Emily
"rival"
The enormous popularity of Emily and Emma means that parents will be looking further afield for substitutes -- and this is one of the prettiest.
Emil
Latin
"rival"
Derived from the Latin word aemulus , Emil is a name with international appeal. Concise and sturdy but with the gentle Em sound, Emil is popular across Europe, from Azerbaijan to Finland, from…
Emiliya
Ukrainian form of Emilia, from Latin
"rival"
Remilia
Variation of Emilia, Latin
"rival"
Remilia is a pop cultural choice, most notably appearing on the character Remilia Scarlet in the video game series, The Touhou Project . In the case of the character, it was invented by the game's…
Mil
Diminutive of Emil, Latin
"rival"
Super-short names are popular with Dutch-speaking parents, and this shortened form has come a long way from the original Aemilianus. Mil is in the Top 100 in Belgium.
Emiland
French
"rival or emulator"
An almost forgotten, but rather dashing, medieval French member of the Emil- family of names.
Miel
Diminutive of Emiel, Dutch
"rival"
Short form of Emiel that stands on its own in the Dutch Top 100.
Emilis
Lithuanian variation of Emil, Latin
"rival"
Common in its native Lithuania, but likely to read feminine in Anglophone countries. Stick with Emil.
Milia
Diminutive of Emilia, Latin, or Greek
"rival; apple tree"
While only 8 baby girls were named Milia in the US in 2021, its rise seems inevitable along with the rise of Emilia and Mila and other similar names. Like Livia, Milia has the advantage of being…
Emeliz
Spanish
"rival"
A rare spin on the Emily group of names occasionally used in Spanish-speaking communities. It may be based on the medieval French name Emelisse.
Emelise
French and Louisiana Creole
"rival"
An elaboration on Emilie, using the popular -lise suffix. A pretty alternative to Emma or Elise.
Emili
Hebrew and Hungarian variation of Emily
"rival"
Aemilius
Roman
"rival"
A Roman family name, the origin of Emil.
Emília
Portuguese, Hungarian, and Slovak variation of Emilia, Latin
"rival"
Emilía
Icelandic variation of Emilia, Latin
"rival"
The Icelandic transcription of Emilia, pronounced with an emphasis on the first syllable.
Emelisse
French
"rival"
A medieval French name little used today, which certainly appeals to modern tastes.
Emiel
Dutch variation of Emil, Latin
"rival"
The Dutch spelling of Emil, a European classic that awaits resurrection in the US. Emiel is a Top 100 name in Belgium.
