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By Grace Royal · Jul 2026

Em

OriginEnglish diminutive of Emma or Emily
Meaning"universal; rival"
GenderGirl
NB Rank#5074

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Variation of Emeline

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    character in "The Wizard of Oz"

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    main character in Jacqueline Wilson's "Clean break"

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