Name Emily

There are multiple origins and translations for the hugely popular name Emily:

1. Latin name means - "patrician woman, of Aemilius gens (one of the greatest patrician families at ancient Rome)". Comes from the Latin word aemula - "woman who strives to equal/exceed; rival (in love); stubborn; supporter, followers; emulation", feminine form of the name Emil.

2. Derivative form of the name Emma/Emmanuela significance - "God (El) is with us" or of Amelia translation - "soft, weak; better; honey".

St Emily

St Oemilia was one of the 48 Martyrs of Lyons (177 AD). Also with her martyred at this time were: Blandina, Photinus, Zacharias, Epagatus, Macarius, Alcibiades, Silvius, Primus, Ulpius, Vitalis, Cominus, October, Philuminus, Geminus, Iulia, Albina, Grata, Rogata, Potamia, Pompeia, Rhodana, Biblis, Quartia, Materna, Helpes, Sanctus, Maturus, Attalus, Alexander, Ponticus, Arisceus, Cornelius, Iosinus, Titus, Ivlius, Zoticus, Apollonius, Geminianus, Ivlia, Auzonia, Cemlia, Jamnica, Domna, Iusta, Trophima and Antonia.