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Greek
"rival"
Despite the 'A' initial, this name is related to Emily and Emilia - via the Roman name Aemilia as opposed to the Germanic Amelia.
Azerbaijani form of Emily
Ukrainian form of Emilia, from Latin
An alternative transcription of the Ukrainian name Емілія. It is usually spelled Emiliya, but some may find this spelling — all sitting above the line — more aesthetically pleasing.
Portuguese, Hungarian, and Slovak variation of Emilia, Latin
Variation of Emilia, Latin
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…
Diminutive of Emil, Latin
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.
French
"rival or emulator"
An almost forgotten, but rather dashing, medieval French member of the Emil- family of names.
Lithuanian variation of Emil, Latin
Common in its native Lithuania, but likely to read feminine in Anglophone countries. Stick with Emil.
Spanish
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.
French and Louisiana Creole
An elaboration on Emilie, using the popular -lise suffix. A pretty alternative to Emma or Elise.
Roman
A Roman family name, the origin of Emil.
Welsh, Latin
"around the valley; rival"
Gentle and poetic and most often heard in Wales, Emlyn joins Emrys as soft, interesting alternatives to popular Em- names like Emmett and Emery. Sometimes viewed as a Welsh variation of Emiliano, it…
Icelandic variation of Emilia, Latin
The Icelandic transcription of Emilia, pronounced with an emphasis on the first syllable.