Emmeline

English

Etymology

Medieval English form of Old French Ameline, diminutive form of Amélie, cognate to English Amelia.

Proper noun

Emmeline

  1. A female given name.
    • 1788 Charlotte Turner Smith, Emmeline, the Orphan of the Castle, White, Wogan, 1789, page 4:
      With no notice from her father's family, Emmeline had attained her twelfth year.

Usage notes

  • Revived in 18th century and in quiet use since.

Translations


German

Proper noun

Emmeline

  1. A female given name, cognate to the English Emmeline.
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