| Meaning | hardworking, industrious |
| Origin | French, German |
| Gender | Girl |
| Popularity | Moderate |
| Length | 8 |
| Syllables | 3 |
| Syllabification | Em-me-line |
About Emmeline
Romantic and literary, this name carries the weight of history while feeling perfectly suited to modern times. Emmeline evokes images of strong, principled women who changed the world through determination and grace. The name possesses a vintage charm that has aged beautifully, now experiencing renewed appreciation among discerning parents. Its length and formality provide gravitas while maintaining accessibility through various nickname options. Emmeline suggests intelligence, creativity, and a certain refinement without pretentiousness. The name flows beautifully in speech and looks elegant in writing, making it a complete sensory experience. It's sophisticated enough for formal occasions yet warm enough for everyday use, striking that difficult balance with apparent ease.
Nicknames for Emmeline
| Emmy |
| Emma |
| Emme |
| Lina |
| Melly |
Famous People Named Emmeline
| Emmeline Pankhurst | British suffragette and women's rights activist |
| Emmeline B. Wells | American women's rights advocate and editor |
| Emmeline Lott | English painter and printmaker |
| Emmeline Snively | American modeling agent who discovered Marilyn Monroe |
| Emmeline Ndongue | French basketball player and Olympic medalist |
| Emmeline Hill | Irish geneticist and expert in horse genetics |
| Emmeline Moore | American actress and dancer |
| Emmeline Ormsby-Gore | British socialite and Princess of Wales's goddaughter |
| Emmeline Plunket | Irish noblewoman and writer |
| Emmeline Simpson | British mountain climber and adventurer |
| Emmeline Stuart-Wortley | English diarist and courtier |
| Emmeline Vance | English singer and songwriter |
| Emmeline Waddell | Scottish suffragette and campaigner |
| Emmeline Woodward | American academic and educator |
| Emmeline Wyatt | Australian children's author |
| Emmeline Yonge | English scholar and translator |
| Emmeline Zywotko | Polish pianist and composer |
| Emmeline Aglipay | Filipino politician and women's rights advocate |
| Emmeline Moore-Lawson | Jamaican lawyer and human rights activist |
| Emmeline Zhao | Chinese-American scientist and researcher |
Characters Named Emmeline
| Emmeline Harris | Character in the novel "The Blue Lagoon" by Henry De Vere Stacpoole |
| Emmeline "Emmy" Hamilton | Character in the movie "Blue Lagoon - The Awakening" |
| Emmeline Foxworth | Character in the novel "Flowers in the Attic" by V.C. Andrews |
| Emmeline O'Shea | Character in the novel "The Viscount Who Loved Me" by Julia Quinn |
| Emmeline Gaine | Character in the TV series "The Alienist" |
| Emmeline Hatter | Character in the manga series "Pandora Hearts" by Jun Mochizuki |
| Emmeline Nubbins | Character in the movie "Dead Silence" |
| Emmeline Hilliard | Character in the TV series "The Witchfinder's Sister" by Beth Underdown |
| Emmeline Cromwell | Character in the novel "Wolf Hall" by Hilary Mantel |
| Emmeline Waverley | Character in the book "The Rose Garden" by Susanna Kearsley |
| Emmeline Lockwood | Character in the TV series "The Frankenstein Chronicles" |
| Emmeline Schuyler | Character in the novel "The Hamilton Affair" by Elizabeth Cobbs |
| Emmeline "Emma" Tivey | Character in the book "The Reckless Afterlife of Harriet Stoker" by Lauren James |
| Emmeline Madigan | Character in the movie "The Secret of Roan Inish" |
| Emmeline "Emmy" Gallagher | Character in the TV series "Killing Eve" |
| Emmeline Vance | Character in the novel "The Potion Diaries" by Amy Alward |
| Emmeline Widget | Character in the book "The Invention of Hugo Cabret" by Brian Selznick |
| Emmeline Greer | Character in the TV series "Firefly Lane" by Kristin Hannah |