English/Germanic · Unisex name
Emery
“from Germanic Emmerich; the second element ric means power”
About the name Emery
Emery is an English given name and surname that was brought to England by the Normans. It derives from the Germanic name Emmerich, whose second element is ric, meaning power or rule. The first element is uncertain; it has been linked to Germanic words meaning work or whole, among other suggestions. Originally a masculine name, Emery is now given to both boys and girls in the English-speaking world. The same word is also the name of a dark abrasive mineral.
- Meaning
- from Germanic Emmerich; the second element ric means power
- Origin
- English/Germanic
- Gender
- Unisex
- Pronunciation
- EM-er-ee(3 syl.)
Middle names for Emery
- Emery James
- Emery Taylor
- Emery Morgan
- Emery Riley
- Emery Alex
Questions about Emery
- What does Emery mean?
- Emery is an English name meaning "from Germanic Emmerich; the second element ric means power".
- How do you pronounce Emery?
- Emery is pronounced EM-er-ee, with emphasis on the first syllable.
- What are variants of Emery?
- Variants of Emery include Emory.
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