Emelyn Name Meaning, Origin & Gender

Emelyn Name at a Glance

Name	Emelyn
Meaning	Variant of the French Emmeline, which ultimately derives from the Old German 'amal' meaning labor.
Origin	English
Gender	Girl

What Does the Name Emelyn Mean?

According to the information recorded in our baby name database, Emelyn means “Variant of the French Emmeline, which ultimately derives from the Old German 'amal' meaning labor”. Name meanings can vary between languages, regions and naming traditions, so families may also wish to confirm a meaning within the cultural or linguistic context that matters to them.

Emelyn Name Origin

Our database records Emelyn under English origin. Browse more English baby names to compare other names in the same origin collection.

Is Emelyn a Boy or Girl Name?

In our database, Emelyn is listed as a girl name. Usage can differ across countries, languages and families.

Choosing the Name Emelyn

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