Work or industrious
Derived from the Germanic element 'amal', meaning work. It was introduced to Britain by the Normans and has long been associated with strength and diligence. It is often considered a more vintage, sophisticated alternative to the popular Emma or Emily.
British political activist and leader of the suffragette movement
Member of the Order of the Phoenix · Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix
Protagonist of the novel and film The Blue Lagoon · The Blue Lagoon
British women's rights activist and suffragette
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
