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Emily

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A common female given name derived from the Latin name Aemilia.
"Emily has been one of the most popular girls' names in English-speaking countries for decades."

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In plain EnglishA widely used English female first name.

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Etymology

The English form of Latin Aemilia, from the Roman family name Aemilius.

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