Emile Name Meaning, Origin & Gender

Emile Name at a Glance

Name	Emile
Meaning	Industrious. From the Roman family name Aemilius. Famous bearer: French writer Emile Zola.
Origin	French
Gender	Boy

What Does the Name Emile Mean?

According to the information recorded in our baby name database, Emile means “Industrious. From the Roman family name Aemilius. Famous bearer: French writer Emile Zola”. 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.

Emile Name Origin

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

Is Emile a Boy or Girl Name?

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

Choosing the Name Emile

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