♀ Name Émilie – rival

Origin:	French, Latin
Meaning:	of the Aemilius family, rival, eager
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Émilie is a French name connected to the Latin family name Aemilius and is associated with the meanings “of the Aemilius family,” “rival,” and “eager.”

Where does the name Émilie come from?

Émilie is considered the French feminine form of the masculine name Emil, which is derived from the Latin surname Aemilius, one of the most influential patrician families in the Roman Empire.

What does the name Émilie mean?

Émilie means “of the Aemilius family” and “rival” or “eager” (from Latin “aemulus”).

Word composition

• Latin “aemulus” = rivaling

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Last updated: 3/30/2026