Oct 6, 2024 · Originally a short form of Germanic names that began with the element irmin meaning "whole" or "great" (Proto-Germanic *ermunaz). It was introduced to England by Emma of Normandy, who was the wife both of King Ethelred II (and by him the mother of Edward the Confessor) and later of King Canute.

Images associated with the given name Emma. Emma Woodhouse and Mr. Knightley in an illustration from Jane Austen's Emma: Info

Dec 13, 2024 · My name is Emma but my maternal Grandfather always called me Gemma. I like both names. ―

My name IS Emma, and I DO in fact take offence to your horrible comments, and I thank those of you that complimented the name, and hope some of you learn that Emma is more than a dull, boring name. It is an elegant, beautiful, and sophisticated name, and I think anyone who has this name should be proud.

As a modern given name, now typically feminine, it is likely inspired by the surname Emery, which was itself derived from the medieval given name. It can also be given in reference to the hard black substance called emery.

Dec 1, 2024 · The German singer Freddy Breck's 1973 song Bianca boosted the name's popularity elsewhere in Europe.

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Mar 19, 2014 · Emma is timeless, I'm sure, but I'm quite tired of hearing it:) it's just everywhere! Eva is beautiful, also timeless, elegant, and not something you hear three of every time you visit the grocery store or the library.

This is a list of names in which the origin is Slavic. The Slavic languages are a group of related languages spoken primary in central and eastern Europe. More Filters

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