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Emme

Girl name · 86 babies recorded · 1974–2025

Emme: 86 babies born in Scotland since 1974, given to girls, peaking at 8 births in 2016.

Emme is a modern, streamlined variant of Emma, which originates from the Germanic root *ermenaz*, meaning "whole" or "universal." It shares ancestry with the Old High German word *irmen*, evoking a sense of strength and completeness. The name is famously borne by Emme, the pioneering plus-size model and body positivity advocate (born Melissa Miller), who became a household name in the 1990s. There is also Emme, a Finnish pop singer known for hits like "Miksi" in the 2000s. While no major places share this exact spelling, the root appears in place names like Ermelo (Netherlands) and Irmin's pillar. As a nickname or standalone choice, Emme offers a fresh, punchy alternative to Emma or Emmy, and has been steadily chosen by Scottish parents since the 1990s for its breezy, modern feel.