Emily — English feminine form of Aemilius (see Emil). In the English-speaking world it was not common until after the German House of Hanover came to the British throne in the 18th century; the princess Amelia Sophia (1711-1786) was commonly known as Emily in English, even though Amelia is an unrelated name.
Saintly namesake: Emily de Vialar was a French nun and founder of the Sisters of St. Joseph of the Apparition, remembered for her charitable works. She is one of several saints named Emily or Emilie. (August 24 · 19th century)
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