Emery

Gender
Unisex (Masculine & Feminine | Boys and Girls)
Usage/Origins
Meaning
Emery means "brave" or "industrious."
Pronunciation
EHM-ə-ree
The name Emery is pronounced EM-uh-ree or EM-ree.
Popularity
Emery is currently a very popular name in the United States, ranking at #121 for boys in 2020 and #287 for girls in 2020.

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Emery Name meanings & History

Emery is derived from the Germanic name Emmerich, which means "ruler of work" or "ruler of the household.". Emery means "brave" or "industrious.". Norman French form of Emmerich. The Normans introduced it to England, and though it was never popular, it survived until the end of the Middle Ages. 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. Emery is used as both a first name and a surname.

Zodiac Sign of Emery: Expressive Gemini

Synonyms of Emery:

E: Entertain,Enliven,Environment,Enlighten,Exaggerate,Expressive

M: Memorabilia,Mommy,Mother,Maternal,Mushy,Memory,Manipulative

R: Restless,Rational,Resourceful,Reason

Y: Youth-giving,Yin/Yang,Yen/money

Emery is:

  • a Natural name
  • a Refined name
  • a Serious name
  • a Strange name
  • a Wholesome name

Famous People

Some famous people with the name Emery include American football player Emery Moorehead and Canadian ice hockey player Emery Sparrow.

2.) Emery (Male)

Usage: French

Meanings: Emery is generally thought to mean "brave" or "powerful," although its specific origins offer slightly different interpretations.


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Description: Emery has several potential origins. It could be derived from the Germanic name Emmerich, which means "ruler of work." It could also come from the Old English name Emory, which means "brave, powerful." Another possibility is that it comes from the Latin name Aemilius, which means "rival.". Emery is generally thought to mean "brave" or "powerful," although its specific origins offer slightly different interpretations. Variant form of Émeric (compare Aimery). Emery is a popular name for both boys and girls in various parts of the world, including the United States, Canada, and Australia.

Famous People

Famous people with the name Emery include American soccer player Emery Welshman, Canadian football player Emery Barnes, and American football player Emery Moorehead.

3.) EMERY (Male)

Usage: German

Meanings: Derived from the Old High German Amalrich (work ruler), a compound name composed of the elements amal (work) and rich (ruler, king). Var: Amery, Emmerich, Emory. Pet: Emmo. (A-MAY-REE)


4.) Emery (Female)

Usage: German

Meanings: (German) industrious leader.

Other Forms: Emeri, Emerie, Emerre


5.) Emery (Male)

Usage: German

Meanings: (German) industrious leader.

Other Forms: Aimery, Emari, Emarri, Emeree, Emeri, Emerich, Emerie, Emerio, Emmeree, Emmeri, Emmerich, Emmerie, Emmery, Emrick, Imrich, Inre


6.) Emery (Male)

Usage: German

Meanings: (German) hardworking leader

Other Forms: Em, Emeri, Emerie, Emmerie, Emory, Emrie


7.) EMERY (Male)

Usage: American

Meanings: English variant of the Old French Aimeri, a name derived from the Old High German Amalrich (work ruler), which is a compounding of the elements amal (work) and rich (ruler, king). Var: Emeri, Emmery, Emory. (EM-EH-REE)


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