Origin:
French
German
Latin
Scottish
Teutonic
Sex:Female
Unisex Name?No
Meaning:Industrious; striving. From the name Aemilia, the feminine form of the Roman family name Aemilius. Also a variant of Amelia.
Soul Urge:People with the name Emily have a deep inner desire for travel and adventure, and want to set their own pace in life without being governed by tradition.
Expression:People with the name Emily tend to initiate events, to be leaders rather than followers, with powerful personalities. They tend to be focused on specific goals, experience a wealth of creative new ideas, and have the ability to implement these ideas with efficiency and determination. They tend to be courageous and sometimes aggressive. As unique, creative individuals, they tend to resent authority, and are sometimes stubborn, proud, and impatient.