Name meaning
Emery
may mean “work ruler; or brave ruler”
- Origin
- Germanic
- Gender
- Mostly feminine
- Used in
- English, American, French
- Spellings
- Emery · Emory · Emmerich · Amaury
- Say it
- EM-er-ee
- Letters
- 5
Likely meaning, sources differ
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Emery comes from the Germanic Emmerich or Amalric, from amal, work or vigour, and rīk, ruler. The Normans brought it to England. Once a boys' name, it has become a popular girls' name in America.
Roots
From Germanic Amalric / Emmerich: amal (work, vigour) + rīk (ruler).
Where it is used
Emmerich and Amaury are related.
Emery name FAQ
What does the name Emery mean?
Emery may mean “work ruler; or brave ruler”. Sources differ, so we show the most common reading. From Germanic Amalric / Emmerich: amal (work, vigour) + rīk (ruler).
Where does the name Emery come from?
Emery is of Germanic origin. Today it is used in English, American, French families.
How do you pronounce Emery?
Emery is usually pronounced EM-er-ee.
Is Emery a boy's or a girl's name?
Emery is mostly feminine.
What are other spellings of Emery?
Related spellings and forms include Emory, Emmerich, Amaury.
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Sources
Name data: SSA-Census, Wiktionary-EN. Meaning and background researched by our team from the sources below and written in our own words. Wikipedia and Wiktionary content is licensed CC BY-SA 4.0.