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Emmeline

Girl · German · Long name

Meaning
Industrious, striving, peaceful home

Meaning varies between reference sources.

Pronunciation
EM-uh-leen
Origin
German

From Germanic; meaning debated, often a form of Emmeline or Ameline.

Popularity
Uncommon in United States (2023)

Popularity: Behind the Name, 2023

ClassicVintageSoft and gentle

Languages in use: German, French, English

Commonly used in: United States, France, United Kingdom

Alternate spellings

  • EmmalineEnglish

    Variant spelling.

Cultural associations

People who share this name. These are context, not the origin of the name.

  • Emmeline Pankhurst

    1858–1928

    British political activist and leader of the suffragette movement.

    Reference

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Sources for this record

Behind the Name, German Name Entries (2024). Last verified 2025-01-15.

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