Emile

Latin
"rival"

Emile Origin and Meaning

The name Emile is a boy's name of French origin.

Emile is a masculine name of French origin, derived from the Roman family name Aemilius, which comes from the Latin word 'aemulus' meaning 'rival' or 'emulating'. Popular throughout France and French-speaking regions, Emile has a distinguished literary connection through French philosopher Jean-Jacques Rousseau's influential work 'Émile, or On Education'. The name has a sophisticated European flair while remaining straightforward to pronounce and spell in many languages. Though never reaching extreme popularity in English-speaking countries, Emile maintains steady usage as a classic choice with intellectual associations. Notable bearers include French author Émile Zola and French painter Émile Bernard.

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Famous People Named Emile

  • Emile Hirsch
    American actor
  • Emile Zola
    French writer
  • Emile Coue
    French philosopher
  • Emile Durkheim
    French sociologist
  • Emile William Ivanhoe Heskey
    English footballer

The name Emile in Pop Culture

  • Emile Theresia
    a (female) character in the video game Theresia: Dear Emile.
  • Emile Danki
    character from TV show "Heroes"
  • Emile Picani
    character created by Thomas Sanders

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