Emile

Meaning rival, emulating
Origin French, German, Latin
Gender Boy
Popularity Moderate
Length 5
Syllables 2
Syllabification E-mile

About Emile

Refined and understated, Emile possesses a quiet elegance that never goes out of style. This name whispers rather than shouts, appealing to parents who appreciate subtlety and sophistication in their choices. The European flair adds a touch of worldliness without feeling pretentious or inaccessible to everyday American life. Emile has adorned philosophers, writers, and thinkers throughout history, creating an intellectual atmosphere that might inspire academic curiosity in your son. The name's brevity makes it easy to write for young children just learning to spell their names, yet it maintains enough character to feel complete and substantial. Unlike trending names that might saturate playgrounds and classrooms, Emile remains refreshingly uncommon while still being immediately recognizable and pronounceable. The soft sounds create a gentle impression that balances well with stronger surnames. Parents who value understated class over flashy trends will find Emile perfectly suits their aesthetic sensibilities and parenting philosophy.

Variations of Name Emile

Emil
Emyle
Emyl
Emyll
Emylee
Emmile
Emmyle
Emmyl

Nicknames for Emile

Em
Emi
Mile
Emmy
Emile

Famous People Named Emile

Emile ZolaFrench novelist and playwright
Emile HirschAmerican actor
Emile GriffithPuerto Rican boxer
Emile LahoudFormer President of Lebanon
Emile BerlinerGerman-American inventor and audio pioneer
Emile Smith RoweEnglish footballer
Emile PandolfiAmerican pianist
Emile FordBritish musician
Emile NtamackFrench rugby player
Emile DurkheimFrench sociologist and philosopher
Emile MpenzaBelgian footballer
Emile SauretFrench violinist and composer
Emile GagnanFrench engineer and co-inventor of the Aqua-Lung
Emile ArdolinoAmerican film director and producer
Emile CilliersBritish army sergeant and convicted criminal
Emile S. GuggenheimAmerican businessman and art collector
Emile ClausBelgian painter
Emile BorelFrench mathematician
Emile HabibiPalestinian writer and politician
Emile RoemerDutch politician

Characters Named Emile

Emile DankoCharacter from the TV series "Heroes"
Emile LaFresqueCharacter from the film "Warm Bodies"
Emile DufraisneCharacter from the movie "The Shawshank Redemption"
Emile BelmontCharacter from the video game series "Castlevania"
Emile RousseauCharacter from the TV series "Lost"
Emile Leopold LocqueCharacter from the James Bond film "For Your Eyes Only"
Emile BoutrouxCharacter from the novel "The Possessed" by Fyodor Dostoevsky
Emile BuissonCharacter from the film "The Intouchables"
Emile RonsardCharacter from the movie "Rush Hour 3"
Emile PulskaCharacter from the film "The General's Daughter"
Emile de BecqueCharacter from the musical "South Pacific"
Emile FlintCharacter from the TV series "Alias"
Emile the CatCharacter from the children's book "Millions of Cats" by Wanda Gág
Emile CallowayCharacter from the film "The Green Mile"
Emile ZornCharacter from the video game "Rise of Nations"

Other Popular Names Beginning with E

Eitan
Esteban
Emerson
Esai
Emir
Emmet
Ewan
Ernest
Erik
Earl