| Meaning | industrious, striving |
| Origin | English, French |
| Gender | Girl |
| Popularity | Moderate |
| Length | 6 |
| Syllables | 3 |
| Syllabification | E-me-lyn |
Emelyn, a name of English origin, carries a timeless charm that embodies both grace and determination. Rooted in the Old French name "Ameline," which is derived from "Amalia" meaning "work" or "industrious," Emelyn holds a symbolic significance of hard work and ambition.
Choosing Emelyn for your baby girl bestows upon her a name that resonates with strength and perseverance. The name's versatile nature makes it suitable for various personalities, from the artistic to the analytical. Its soft yet commanding sound allows it to stand out without being overly extravagant.
As your little Emelyn grows, her name will serve as a reminder of the values you wish to instill in her – a commitment to her goals and an unwavering determination to achieve them. Emelyn, a name rich in heritage and character, is a beautiful choice that will accompany your daughter on her journey through life with elegance and purpose.
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| Emie |
| Emmy |
| Lynn |
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| Emelyn Pena | Filipina actress |
| Emelyn Starr | American journalist |
| Emelyn Daly | American playwright |
| Emelyn Morris-Sayre | American politician |
| Emelyn Whiton | American astronomer |
| Emelyn de la Peña | Filipina actress |
| Emelyn Lih | American composer |
| Emelyn Rude | American historian |
| Emelyn Addams | American singer |
| Emelyn Baker | New Zealand politician |
| Emelyn Bridges | American psychologist |
| Emelyn Hickey | American activist |
| Emelyn Lloyd | American artist |
| Emelyn Elg | Swedish actress |
| Emelyn King | American author |
| Emelyn Scofield | American singer |
| Emelyn de Long | American composer |
| Emelyn Capili | Filipina politician |
| Emelyn Haumesser | American chemist |
| Emelyn Locke | character in the book series "The Chronicles of Emelyn" |
| Emelyn Hart | character in the TV series "Witches of East End" |
| Emelyn Fairchild | character in the novel "Eyes of Silver, Eyes of Gold" |
| Emelyn Quinn | character in the novel "The Lightkeeper's Daughter" |
| Emelyn Stark | character in the book "The Elemental Trilogy" |
| Emelyn Rivers | character in the book "A Shimmer of Angels" |
| Emelyn Grey | character in the TV series "Once Upon a Time" |
| Emelyn Fisher | character in the book "The Color of Water" |
| Emelyn Montgomery | character in the novel "The Waiting Room" |
| Emelyn Swift | character in the book "The Sisterhood of the Traveling Pants" |
| Emelyn Chase | character in the novel "Beauty and the Mustache" |
| Emelyn Barrett | character in the book "The Shimmering Road" |
| Emelyn Rose | character in the TV series "Heartland" |
| Emelyn Silver | character in the book "The Last Namsara" |
| Emelyn Bright | character in the book "The Forgotten Garden" |
| Emelyn Archer | character in the book "The Winter Sea" |
| Emelyn York | character in the book "The Disappearance of Emily Marr" |
| Emelyn Brooks | character in the book "Cursed" |
| Emelyn Stone | character in the book "The Lost Wife" |
| Emelyn Reed | character in the TV series "The Good Wife" |