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GirlGermanic

Emmylou

EM-ee-loo

Popularity

#2578

stable

Letters

7

Syllables

3

Origin

Germanic

Total Births

1,192

Peak Year

#94 in 2021

First Recorded

1924

Style

Vintage, Cute & Playful

Spelling

Moderate spelling

What It Means

A combination of Emma and Lou, Emma being of Germanic origin meaning "universal" or "whole," and Lou being a short form of Louise, also Germanic, meaning "famous warrior."

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Numerology

9

The Idealist

Compassionate, humanitarian, and visionary. Names vibrating at 9 carry universal love.

Famous Namesakes

  • Emmylou Harris

    Influential American country and folk singer-songwriter

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Personality Traits

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