The girl's name Emma \e(m)-ma\ is pronounced EM-ah. It is of Old French and Old German origin, and its meaning is "entire, universal". Originally a short form of German names such as Ermintrude. A royal name in medieval England. Emma Peel was a charcter in the 1960s British TV series "The Avengers". Literary: title character of the Jane Austen romance novel "Emma". Actresses Emma Samms, Emma Thompson; singer Emmylou Harris.

ORIGIN
Old German

MEANING
Whole, universal

Originally a shortened form of the medieval names Irmgard and Ermintrude that was introduced to Britain by the Normans. Used by English writer Jane Austen for the title character of her 19th century novel that was adapted into a movie in 1996. Also the name of Rachel's baby on the TV show "Friends." Listed among the top 100 since 1973 and is often combined with other names such as Emma Justine, Emma Marie, and Emma Rose.

VARIATIONS
Emmet Emery

ALTERNATIVES
Ema

NICKNAMES
Emmie Em

FAMOUS Emmas
Emma Samms (British actress) Emma Watson (English actress) Emma Thompson (British actress)

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