Find out how popular the first name Emeryn has been for the last 10 years (from 2014 to 2023) and learn more about the meaning and history.

Popularity of Emeryn by gender

Based on the last 10 years of data, Emeryn is exclusively a female name.

For the most recent data in 2023, there were 50 female babies and 0 male babies born with the name Emeryn.

The history of the first name Emeryn

The name Emeryn is a modern variation of the Old English name Emryn, which is derived from the Germanic elements "am" meaning "eagle" and "ryn" meaning "force" or "strength." It is believed to have originated in regions where Germanic languages were spoken, such as parts of present-day Germany, England, and Scandinavia.

While the name itself does not appear to have any direct historical references in ancient texts or religious scriptures, its components can be traced back to the names of certain Germanic deities and mythological figures associated with strength, courage, and the natural world.

The earliest recorded instances of the name Emeryn can be found in medieval English records dating back to the 12th century. One notable bearer of this name was Emeryn de Montfort, a noblewoman from Leicestershire, England, who lived in the late 12th century.

Another historical figure with the name Emeryn was a 14th-century abbess from the Benedictine convent of St. Mary's in York, England. She is mentioned in several ecclesiastical documents from that period.

In the 16th century, Emeryn Fitzwilliam was a prominent landowner and patron of the arts in Yorkshire, England. She was known for her support of local poets and playwrights.

During the 17th century, Emeryn van der Linden was a Dutch artist renowned for her intricate floral still-life paintings. She was born in Amsterdam in 1620 and lived until 1698.

In the 19th century, Emeryn Blackwood was a Scottish philanthropist and social reformer who dedicated her life to improving the living conditions of the working class in Glasgow. She was born in 1832 and died in 1912.

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