| Meaning | brave, powerful |
| Origin | English |
| Gender | gender neutral |
| Opposite gender | Emmerson |
| Popularity | Moderate |
| Length | 8 |
| Syllables | 3 |
| Syllabification | Em-mer-son |
About Emmerson
Emmerson offers a distinctive twist on the increasingly popular Emerson, with the double 'm' providing visual interest and subtle differentiation. This spelling choice appeals to parents who love the sound and feel of Emerson but desire a more unique presentation. The additional 'm' creates a moment of emphasis in the name's pronunciation, giving it slightly more weight and presence.
Choosing Emmerson demonstrates attention to detail and individuality—you're selecting a name that stands apart while remaining recognizable and pronounceable. This variation maintains all the sophisticated qualities of its counterpart while offering your daughter a name that's distinctly her own. Emmerson works beautifully across various contexts, from childhood activities to future professional endeavors. The name's literary associations and strong sound make it suitable for a child who will forge her own path. Parents who select Emmerson often appreciate names that balance familiarity with uniqueness, and this spelling achieves exactly that balance, providing distinction without confusion.
Names Similar to Emmerson
| Emerson |
| Emersen |
| Emmersen |
| Emersyn |
| Emma |
| Emily |
| Emilia |
| Emilie |
| Eleanor |
| Elena |
| Elizabeth |
| Emmalyn |
Nicknames for Emmerson
| Em |
| Emmy |
| Emm |
| Sonny |
| Merson |
Famous People Named Emmerson
| Emmerson Mnangagwa | Zimbabwean politician |
| Emmerson Boyce | English footballer |
| Emmerson Nogueira | Brazilian singer-songwriter |
| Emmerson Dambudzo Mnangagwa Jr. | Son of Zimbabwean President |
| Emmerson G. Buie Jr. | American astronomer |
| Emmerson Bockarie | Sierra Leonean musician |
| Emmerson Peixoto | Brazilian mixed martial artist |
| Emmerson S. Mnangagwa | Son of Zimbabwean President |
| Emmerson Moffett | Northern Irish playwright |
| Emmerson R. G. Thompson | British geologist |
Characters Named Emmerson
| Emmerson Cod | Character in "The Night Circus" by Erin Morgenstern |
| Emmerson Baenre | Character in the "War of the Spider Queen" series by R.A. Salvatore |
| Emmerson Kitney | Character in the "Watership Down" series by Richard Adams |
| Emmerson Kent | Character in the "Splinter Cell" video game series |
| Emmerson Brax | Character in the "Romancing SaGa" video game series |
| Emmerson T. "Doc" Brown | Character in the "Back to the Future" franchise |
| Emmerson Rill | Character in the "Star Ocean" video game series |
| Emmerson Hart | Character in the "Star Ocean" video game series |
| Emmerson Bacchus | Character in the "Star Ocean" video game series |
| Emmerson Trooper | Character in the "Star Ocean" video game series |