Immortal or child of the marsh
Emris is a modern phonetic variant of the Welsh name Emrys, which is the Welsh form of Ambrose. It derives from the Greek word 'ambrosios', meaning immortal. In some contexts, it is also associated with Old English elements referring to a marshy area.
About 11 boys were named Emris in 2025.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
The birth name of Merlin the wizard in Welsh legend and modern adaptations · The Merlin Saga by Mary Stewart
Welsh Labour politician and journalist
