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Emilie

Meaning — Emilie is a French and German feminine name, the feminine form of Émile, itself derived from the Roman family name Aemilius, of uncertain origin — possibly from the Latin aemulus meaning "rival" or "striving to equal." The name is used in French-speaking countries, Germany, Scandinavia, and Czech Republic, carrying a refined, slightly literary quality.·French origin·Female·ay-mee-LEE

Emilie In French and Central European literary traditions, Emilie evokes intellectual refinement and emotional sensitivity. Characters with this name are frequently artistic or scholarly, inhabiting worlds of letters, music, or philosophy, their inner lives rich and carefully observed.

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EmilieÉmilieEmiliaEmilyEma

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Emilie MoreauEmilie DupontEmilie LeclercEmilie BeaumontEmilie FontaineEmilie Deschamps

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