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Emeril

EH-mer-il

Letters

6

Syllables

3

Origin

Germanic

Total Births

86

Peak Year

#12 in 2001

First Recorded

1999

Style

Modern & Trendy

Spelling

Moderate spelling

What It Means

Likely derived from the Germanic name Emmerich, meaning 'industrious ruler'.

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EmMerry

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Gender Split

Numerology

3

The Creative

Expressive, joyful, and imaginative. Names vibrating at 3 inspire creativity and optimism.

Famous Namesakes

  • Emeril Lagasse

    Celebrity chef known for Creole cuisine.

Nicknames

EmMerry

Spelling Variations

EmeryEmmerich

Similar Names

MerrillEmeraldAmeliaEverett

Personality Traits

EnergeticCreativeCharismaticFriendly

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