Whole or universal
Emmelyn is a variant of Emmeline, which stems from the Germanic element 'amal' meaning work or industrious, or 'ermen' meaning whole and universal. It gained popularity in medieval Europe before being revived in the 19th century. The 'lyn' suffix is a modern stylistic adaptation common in American naming traditions.
Less common today
Emmelyn isn't in the latest US Top 1000. It last peaked at #3,219 in 2014.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
British political activist and leader of the suffragette movement
Member of the Order of the Phoenix · Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix
Main character in the novel and film The Blue Lagoon · The Blue Lagoon
