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Emmeline

Girl name · 54 babies recorded · 1974–2025

Emmeline: 54 babies born in Scotland since 1974, given to girls, peaking at 11 births in 2019.

Of French origin, Emmeline is a diminutive of the Germanic name Ameline, itself derived from Amalia, meaning "work" or "industrious." The name was brought to Britain by the Normans and has a distinctly elegant, vintage feel. The most famous bearer is the British suffragette Emmeline Pankhurst, who led the militant campaign for women's right to vote in the early 20th century. The name also appears in literature, as the gentle and beautiful Emmeline in Charles Dickens's *The Old Curiosity Shop*. While there are no major places named after the name itself, the related place name Ambleside in Cumbria shares the same root. A notable variant is the French spelling Émeline, and the name has seen a revival in the 21st century, often chosen for its combination of strength, history, and soft, feminine sound.