Emile
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"rival"
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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 HirschAmerican actor
- Emile ZolaFrench writer
- Emile CoueFrench philosopher
- Emile DurkheimFrench sociologist
- Emile William Ivanhoe HeskeyEnglish footballer
The name Emile in Pop Culture
- Emile Theresiaa (female) character in the video game Theresia: Dear Emile.
- Emile Dankicharacter from TV show "Heroes"
- Emile Picanicharacter created by Thomas Sanders
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