Émilie

Feminine variation of Emil, Latin

"rival"

Émilie Origin and Meaning

The name Émilie is a girl's name of French origin.

Émilie is the French variation of Emily, derived from the Latin name 'Aemilia.' This elegant feminine name carries a sense of grace enhanced by the accent mark over the first 'e,' which indicates a specific pronunciation in French (ay-mee-lee). The name has a long history in French-speaking regions, with notable bearers including Émilie du Châtelet, an accomplished 18th-century French mathematician and physicist. Throughout France, Belgium, Switzerland, and Quebec, Émilie has maintained steady popularity, often ranking among the top 100 girls' names. The name conveys a classic yet timeless quality, embodying both intellectual depth and feminine charm across French-speaking cultures.

Famous People Named Émilie

• (Gabrielle) Émilie Le Tonnelier de Breteuil marquise du Châtelet, French mathematician and physicist
• Émilie Charmy (born Émilie Espérance Barret) French painter
• Émilie Dequenne Belgian actress
• Émilie Joane Heymans, Canadian Olympic diver
• Émilie Fer French Olympic canoeist
• Émilie Loit French tennis player
• Émilie Simon French singer
• Émilie Le Pennec French gymnast
• Émilie Bacquet French tennis player

The name Émilie in Pop Culture

• Émilie Monfort Scarlet's friend in Marissa Meyer's Lunar Chronicles series