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 from the Germanic languages.
    • 1788, Charlotte Turner Smith, Emmeline, the Orphan of the Castle, White, Wogan, published 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, equivalent to English Emmeline
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