Emerald (given name)
Emerald is a modern feminine given name of English origin given in reference to the gemstone. [1] [2]
 Emerald, an Art Nouveau illustration by Alfons Mucha. | |
| Gender | Feminine |
|---|---|
| Origin | |
| Word/name | English |
| Meaning | emerald |
| Other names | |
| Related names | Esmeralda, Esméralda, Esmé, Esme, Zümra |
Popularity
It has seen regular use in the United States and other English-speaking countries. It ranked among the top 1,000 names given to newborn girls in the United States between 1991 and 2002, peaking at No. 765 during that period. The popularity of other gemstone names for girls such as Ruby and of names with an Em- sound such as Emily and Emma might have influenced the increased use of the name for girls.[3] It was the 913th most popular name in 2021 for girls in the United States, with 291 girls given the name that year.[4]
People with the name
- Emerald Fennell (born 1985), British actress, filmmaker, and writer
Notes
- Hanks, Patrick; Hardcastle, Kate; Hodges, Flavia (2006). Oxford Dictionary of First Names. Oxford University Press. p. 90. ISBN 0-19-861060-2.
- "Meaning, origin and history of the name Emerald".
- "Emerald: Baby Name of the Day". 17 March 2015.
- "Popular Baby Names".
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