| Meaning | hardworking |
| Origin | French |
| Gender | Girl |
| Popularity | Moderate |
| Length | 7 |
| Syllables | 3 |
| Syllabification | E-me-line |
Emeline whispers of vintage charm and old-world elegance, carrying echoes of candlelit parlors and handwritten letters. This sophisticated name has experienced a quiet revival among parents seeking alternatives to more popular vintage choices. Emeline possesses a delicate, romantic quality that feels both nostalgic and fresh. The name has a lyrical flow, with soft consonants and melodious vowels creating a gentle, pleasing sound. It suggests someone refined, thoughtful, and possessing quiet strength beneath a graceful exterior. Emeline has literary and historical resonance that adds depth and substance without overwhelming its essential sweetness. The name offers multiple nickname possibilities while standing beautifully on its own. It works internationally, with variations found across European cultures, making it accessible to diverse families. Emeline ages with remarkable grace, appropriate for every life stage from infancy through elder years. The name pairs exceptionally well with both simple and elaborate middle names, demonstrating considerable versatility. Parents who choose Emeline often appreciate names that feel discovered rather than invented, valuing historical depth and timeless appeal over trendy flash. The name suggests cultivation, grace, and enduring beauty.
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| Emeline Pankhurst | British suffragette and political activist |
| Emeline Roberts Jones | First African-American woman to earn a law degree in the United States |
| Emeline Hill Richardson | American physician and medical educator |
| Emeline Fairbanks Memorial Library | Library in Vermont, named after Emeline Fairbanks |
| Emeline Michel | Haitian singer-songwriter |
| Emeline Easton | Australian artist and illustrator |
| Emeline Aglipay | Filipino feminist and suffragist |
| Emeline Hill | American researcher in equine genetics |
| Emeline Ormsbee | American film actress |
| Emeline Bachelor | Canadian politician |
| Emeline Stearns | American poet |
| Emeline Greer | American costume designer |
| Emeline Horton Cleveland | American author and reformer |
| Emeline Sherman Smith | American educator and school founder |
| Emeline Gurney | American novelist |
| Emeline Ransom Foster | American journalist and author |
| Emeline Ingersoll | American artist |
| Emeline White | British physician |
| Emeline Sigrith McDonnell | American lawyer and activist |
| Emeline Parry | British scholar and historian |
| Emeline Wiggins | Character in the novel "Emeline" by Kimberley Griffiths Little |
| Emeline Fox | Character in the movie "Running Wild" |
| Emeline Thackery | Character in the book "Murder on Sisters' Row" by Victoria Thompson |
| Emeline Devereaux | Character in the TV show "Penny Dreadful" |
| Emeline Durand | Character in the book "Tender Is the Night" by F. Scott Fitzgerald |
| Emeline Vance | Character in the Harry Potter series by J.K. Rowling |
| Emeline Downing | Character in the novel "The Watchmaker's Daughter" by C.J. Archer |
| Emeline Mortan | Character in the book "The Silver Chair" by C.S. Lewis |
| Emeline Cambert | Character in the video game "Assassin's Creed Unity" |
| Emeline Rothschild | Character in the TV show "Orphan Black" |
| Emeline Greaves | Character in the book "The Storm Keeper's Island" by Catherine Doyle |
| Emeline Harwood | Character in the book "A Lily Among Thorns" by Rose Lerner |
| Emeline Truelove | Character in the Lady Hardcastle Mysteries series by T.E. Kinsey |
| Emeline Valencourt | Character in the book "A Lily in the Light" by Kristin Fields |
| Emeline Dare | Character in the book "Daughter of the Pirate King" by Tricia Levenseller |
| Emeline Mestron | Character in the video game "Call of Cthulhu - Dark Corners of the Earth" |
| Emeline Quimby | Character in the book "The Quimby Curse" by Lisa Cach |
| Emeline Fincannon | Character in the book "The Mirror and the Light" by Hilary Mantel |
| Emeline Hawthorne | Character in the book "Tainted Blood" by E.S. Brown |
| Emeline Fityah | Character in the webcomic "Lore Olympus" by Rachel Smythe |