Emilee Name Meaning & Origin
Emilee
Origin of the name Emily:
English cognate of the Latin Aemilia, which is from Aemilius, an old Roman family name probably derived from aemulus (trying to equal or excel, rival).
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I love the spelling twist that completely updates the name.
- Personal experiences with the name Emilee
It a beautiful unique name created by a mother that wanted to name her child after her incredible father Lee. So she cut the Y off of Emily and added the lee. It's a wonderful name, unique and it's cool that it's spelled differently.
It sometimes gets annoying having to correct people all the time! But it's worth it.- Nicknames for Emilee
Em, Emma, Emmy, Lee-Lee, Lee
- Meanings and history of the name Emilee
Emilee means graceful, intelligent, kind creative and strong. The origin of the name is from the roman family name aemilius in german meaning of Emilee is from aemilius, 'industrious. It is the feminine version of the name. If you know an Emilee you are in the presence of greatness she is good at everything but so very humble. She has an unbelievable beauty that radiates every where she goes. Her kindness has no boundaries. Her energy is infectious which makes everyone want to be around her.
- Famous real-life people named Emilee
Emilee Lawson ( my BFF ) she's famous to me because she's a star
Emilee Grace Shirley, daughter of Gary Shirley & Kristina Anderson- Emilee in song, story & screen
She has a voice on an angel.