girl · English

Emily

/E-mily/

Meaning: Industrious

Emily at a glance

Meaning: Industrious
Origin: English
Religion: Christian
Gender: girl
Pronunciation: E-mily
Syllables: 3
Popularity: classic
Variants & Spellings: Emeely, Emyly, Emeel, Emyl, Emeela, Emeelah

Lucky details for Emily

Number: 5
Color: Turquoise
Stone: Emerald
Flower: Lavender
Day: Wednesday
Planet: Mercury
Zodiac: Gemini
Metal: Mercury alloy

Emily is a English name meaning “industrious”. Parents choose Emily for its 3-syllable rhythm and its association with quick-witted, adaptable, loves variety. In Chaldean numerology the letters of Emily reduce to 5, a number linked with Mercury and with people who are charming, articulate, a natural at making friends anywhere.

Numerology

Chaldean value 5 — Quick-witted, adaptable, loves variety.

Personality

Quick-witted, adaptable, loves variety

Positive Traits

Charming, articulate, a natural at making friends anywhere

Negative Traits

Gets restless with routine and may struggle to sit still

Career Suggestions

Marketing, sales, journalism, software, entrepreneurship

Nicknames

Emii Emil Emiy Emy

Middle Names

Esha Elyshev Ereeno

Sibling Names

Archie Charlieia Henro Maasoni

Compatible Names

Alice Charlotteya Evelino Isliye Mayiyia Rubino

FAQs about the name Emily

What does the name Emily mean?

Emily means “industrious” and comes from a English root.

Is Emily a boy or girl name?

Emily is most often used as a girl name today.

How do you pronounce Emily?

Emily is pronounced E-mily (3 syllables).

What is the lucky number for Emily?

The lucky number for Emily is 5, ruled by Mercury.

What are good nicknames for Emily?

Popular short forms include Emii, Emil, Emiy, Emy.